LHR
London
United Kingdom
15,674 km
9,739 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
15,674 km
9,739 mi / 8,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

LHR RTA
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code LHR RTA
ICAO Code EGLL NFNR
City London Rotuma
Country United Kingdom Fiji
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 83 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -12.480000, 177.070000

London (LHR) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 15,674 kilometers (9,739 miles / 8,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Fiji. 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 18:38 in London, it's 06:38 in Rotuma. With a 12-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 Rotuma (RTA) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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