LHR
London
United Kingdom
17,080 km
10,613 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
17,080 km
10,613 mi / 9,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
72°
east northeast

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LHR SXE
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code LHR SXE
ICAO Code EGLL YWSL
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 83 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -38.090000, 146.970000

London (LHR) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 17,080 kilometers (10,613 miles / 9,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 13:51 in London, it's 00:51 in West Sale 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 311° (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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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