LGW
London
United Kingdom
15,081 km
9,371 miles
ZTA
Tureia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,081 km
9,371 mi / 8,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
297°
west northwest

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LGW ZTA
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tureia Airport
IATA Code LGW ZTA
ICAO Code EGKK NTGY
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 202 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -20.790000, -138.570000

London (LGW) to Tureia Airport (ZTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 15,081 kilometers (9,371 miles / 8,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 05:24 in London, it's 19:24 in Tureia 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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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