LHR
London
United Kingdom
17,144 km
10,653 miles
SIO
Smithton Airport
Australia
Distance
17,144 km
10,653 mi / 9,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
79°
east

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LHR SIO
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Smithton Airport
IATA Code LHR SIO
ICAO Code EGLL YSMI
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Hobart
Elevation 83 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -40.840000, 145.080000

London (LHR) to Smithton Airport (SIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Smithton Airport (SIO) in Smithton Airport, Australia is 17,144 kilometers (10,653 miles / 9,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 12:21 in London, it's 23:21 in Smithton Airport. 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 Smithton Airport (SIO) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 306° (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 Smithton Airport (SIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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