KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
14,164 km
8,801 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,164 km
8,801 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
335°
north northwest

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KBM LHR
Airport Name Kabwum London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KBM LHR
ICAO Code AYKB EGLL
City N/A London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 4,450 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kabwum (KBM) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 14,164 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 01:00 in Kabwum, it's 15:00 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 4,367 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 42° (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 Kabwum (KBM) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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