ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
13,641 km
8,476 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,641 km
8,476 mi / 7,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATP LGW
Airport Name Aitape Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code ATP LGW
ICAO Code AYAI EGKK
City Aitape London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 51.150000, -0.190000

Aitape (ATP) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 13,641 kilometers (8,476 miles / 7,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 16:41 in Aitape, it's 06:41 in London. 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 London (LGW) to Aitape (ATP) follows a heading of 46° (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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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