LHR
London
United Kingdom
15,680 km
9,743 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
15,680 km
9,743 mi / 8,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LHR MTV
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code LHR MTV
ICAO Code EGLL NVSA
City London Ablow
Country United Kingdom Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Efate
Elevation 83 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -13.670000, 167.710000

London (LHR) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 15,680 kilometers (9,743 miles / 8,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 05:43 in London, it's 16:43 in Ablow. 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 Ablow (MTV) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 348° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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