LGW
London
United Kingdom
13,987 km
8,691 miles
WLP
West Angelas Airport
Australia
Distance
13,987 km
8,691 mi / 7,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

LGW WLP
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport West Angelas Airport
IATA Code LGW WLP
ICAO Code EGKK YANG
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Perth
Elevation 202 ft 2,340 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -23.140000, 118.710000

London (LGW) to West Angelas Airport (WLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to West Angelas Airport (WLP) in West Angelas Airport, Australia is 13,987 kilometers (8,691 miles / 7,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 14:06 in London, it's 22:06 in West Angelas Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,138 feet between the two airports. West Angelas Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from West Angelas Airport (WLP) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 317° (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 West Angelas Airport (WLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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