LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,549 km
9,040 miles
WEI
Weipa
Australia
Distance
14,549 km
9,040 mi / 7,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
52°
northeast

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LGW WEI
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Weipa Airport
IATA Code LGW WEI
ICAO Code EGKK YBWP
City London Weipa
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 202 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -12.680000, 141.930000

London (LGW) to Weipa (WEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Weipa Airport (WEI) in Weipa, Australia is 14,549 kilometers (9,040 miles / 7,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in London, it's 02:54 in Weipa. With a 10-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 Weipa (WEI) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 329° (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 Weipa Airport (WEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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