AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
15,017 km
9,331 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,017 km
9,331 mi / 8,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
344°
north northwest

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AFT LHR
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AFT LHR
ICAO Code AGAF EGLL
City Bila London
Country Solomon Islands United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 51.470000, -0.460000

Bila (AFT) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 15,017 kilometers (9,331 miles / 8,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Solomon Islands with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Bila, it's 04:08 in London. 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 London (LHR) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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