LHR
London
United Kingdom
16,406 km
10,194 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
16,406 km
10,194 mi / 8,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
23°
north northeast

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LHR UVE
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code LHR UVE
ICAO Code EGLL NWWV
City London Ouvea
Country United Kingdom New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 83 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -20.640000, 166.570000

London (LHR) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 16,406 kilometers (10,194 miles / 8,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 12:11 in London, it's 23:11 in Ouvea. 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 Ouvea (UVE) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 345° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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