LHR
London
United Kingdom
13,919 km
8,649 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,919 km
8,649 mi / 7,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
47°
northeast

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LHR SBE
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code LHR SBE
ICAO Code EGLL AYSA
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 83 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -6.100000, 142.280000

London (LHR) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,919 kilometers (8,649 miles / 7,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 19:22 in London, it's 05:22 in Suabi Airport. 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 333° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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