LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,144 km
8,789 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,144 km
8,789 mi / 7,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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LHR OPU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code LHR OPU
ICAO Code EGLL AYBM
City London Balimo
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 83 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -8.050000, 142.930000

London (LHR) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 14,144 kilometers (8,789 miles / 7,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:35 in London, it's 22:35 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 332° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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