AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
8,850 km
5,499 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,850 km
5,499 mi / 4,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKJ LHR
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AKJ LHR
ICAO Code RJEC EGLL
City Asahikawa London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 721 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 51.470000, -0.460000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,850 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Asahikawa, it's 03:34 in London. With a 9-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 Asahikawa (AKJ) 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 Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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