LGW
London
United Kingdom
15,593 km
9,689 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
15,593 km
9,689 mi / 8,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LGW ZBO
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code LGW ZBO
ICAO Code EGKK YBWN
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 202 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -20.020000, 148.220000

London (LGW) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 15,593 kilometers (9,689 miles / 8,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 14:07 in London, it's 00:07 in Bowen Airport. 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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) 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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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