LHR
London
United Kingdom
17,334 km
10,771 miles
LST
Launceston
Australia
Distance
17,334 km
10,771 mi / 9,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
78°
east northeast

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LHR LST
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Launceston Airport
IATA Code LHR LST
ICAO Code EGLL YMLT
City London Launceston
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 83 ft 562 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -41.550000, 147.210000

London (LHR) to Launceston (LST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia is 17,334 kilometers (10,771 miles / 9,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 18:22 in London, it's 05:22 in Launceston. With a 11-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 Launceston (LST) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Launceston Airport (LST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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