HWK
Hawker
Australia
16,035 km
9,963 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,035 km
9,963 mi / 8,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
315°
northwest

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HWK LGW
Airport Name Wilpena Pound Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HWK LGW
ICAO Code YHAW EGKK
City Hawker London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/London
Elevation 321 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -31.860000, 138.470000 51.150000, -0.190000

Hawker (HWK) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) in Hawker, Australia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 16,035 kilometers (9,963 miles / 8,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 10:53 in Hawker, it's 00:23 in London. With a 10.5-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 (LGW) to Hawker (HWK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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