The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 15,756 kilometers (9,791 miles / 8,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 23:47 in London, it's 09:47 in South Galway 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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 322° (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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.