LGW
London
United Kingdom
16,504 km
10,255 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
16,504 km
10,255 mi / 8,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LGW WGE
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code LGW WGE
ICAO Code EGKK YWLG
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Sydney
Elevation 202 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -30.030000, 148.130000

London (LGW) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 16,504 kilometers (10,255 miles / 8,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 06:43 in London, it's 17:43 in Walgett Airport. With a 11-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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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