LHR
London
United Kingdom
15,691 km
9,750 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
15,691 km
9,750 mi / 8,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
Europe/London
Heading
75°
east northeast

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LHR TAQ
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code LHR TAQ
ICAO Code EGLL YTAR
City London Tarcoola
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 83 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -30.700000, 134.580000

London (LHR) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 15,691 kilometers (9,750 miles / 8,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 20:00 in London, it's 06:30 in Tarcoola. With a 10.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 315° (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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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