LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,252 km
8,856 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
14,252 km
8,856 mi / 7,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
69°
east northeast

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LHR NLS
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code LHR NLS
ICAO Code EGLL YNIC
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Perth
Elevation 83 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -18.050000, 128.900000

London (LHR) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 14,252 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 15:14 in London, it's 23:14 in Nicholson Airport. With a 8-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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to London (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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