GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
14,362 km
8,924 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,362 km
8,924 mi / 7,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
334°
north northwest

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GRL LGW
Airport Name Garasa Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GRL LGW
ICAO Code AYGG EGKK
City Au London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 2,539 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 147.210000 51.150000, -0.190000

Au (GRL) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 14,362 kilometers (8,924 miles / 7,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 15:32 in Au, it's 05:32 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,337 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Garasa Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Au (GRL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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