KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
15,000 km
9,321 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,000 km
9,321 mi / 8,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

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KHZ LGW
Airport Name Kauehi Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KHZ LGW
ICAO Code NTKA EGKK
City Kauehi London
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 13 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -15.780000, -145.120000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kauehi (KHZ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 15,000 kilometers (9,321 miles / 8,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 20:09 in Kauehi, it's 06:09 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 (LGW) to Kauehi (KHZ) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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