LHR
London
United Kingdom
15,685 km
9,746 miles
LRE
Longreach
Australia
Distance
15,685 km
9,746 mi / 8,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LHR LRE
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Longreach Airport
IATA Code LHR LRE
ICAO Code EGLL YLRE
City London Longreach
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 83 ft 627 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -23.430000, 144.280000

London (LHR) to Longreach (LRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia is 15,685 kilometers (9,746 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 23:01 in London, it's 09:01 in Longreach. 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 Longreach (LRE) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 325° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Longreach Airport (LRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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