AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
14,992 km
9,316 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,992 km
9,316 mi / 8,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
29°
north northeast

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AXR LHR
Airport Name Arutua Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AXR LHR
ICAO Code NTGU EGLL
City N/A London
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 9 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 51.470000, -0.460000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 14,992 kilometers (9,316 miles / 8,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 French Polynesia 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 20:39 in Arutua Airport, it's 06:39 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 (LHR) to Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 311° (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 Arutua Airport (AXR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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