GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
14,215 km
8,833 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,215 km
8,833 mi / 7,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
328°
north northwest

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GOV LHR
Airport Name Gove Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GOV LHR
ICAO Code YPGV EGLL
City Nhulunbuy London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/London
Elevation 192 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 51.470000, -0.460000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 14,215 kilometers (8,833 miles / 7,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Australia 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 17:48 in Nhulunbuy, it's 08:18 in London. With a 9.5-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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Gove Airport (GOV) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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