LGW
London
United Kingdom
13,579 km
8,437 miles
WAR
Waris-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,579 km
8,437 mi / 7,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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LGW WAR
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Waris Airport
IATA Code LGW WAR
ICAO Code EGKK WAJR
City London Waris-Papua Island
Country United Kingdom Indonesia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 202 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -3.220000, 140.980000

London (LGW) to Waris-Papua Island (WAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Waris Airport (WAR) in Waris-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,579 kilometers (8,437 miles / 7,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in London, it's 04:45 in Waris-Papua Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Waris-Papua Island (WAR) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Waris Airport (WAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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