LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,145 km
8,789 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,145 km
8,789 mi / 7,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
42°
northeast

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LHR WSU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code LHR WSU
ICAO Code EGLL AYWS
City London Wasu
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 83 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -5.960000, 147.200000

London (LHR) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 14,145 kilometers (8,789 miles / 7,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 19:57 in London, it's 05:57 in Wasu. 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 Wasu (WSU) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 335° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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