AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
14,577 km
9,058 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,577 km
9,058 mi / 7,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
358°
north

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AIS LHR
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AIS LHR
ICAO Code NGTR EGLL
City Arorae Island London
Country Kiribati United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 51.470000, -0.460000

Arorae Island (AIS) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 14,577 kilometers (9,058 miles / 7,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Kiribati 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 20:46 in Arorae Island, it's 08:46 in London. With a 12-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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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