KOC
Koumac
New Caledonia
16,329 km
10,147 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,329 km
10,147 mi / 8,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
343°
north northwest

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KOC LHR
Airport Name Koumac Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KOC LHR
ICAO Code NWWK EGLL
City Koumac London
Country New Caledonia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/London
Elevation 42 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -20.550000, 164.260000 51.470000, -0.460000

Koumac (KOC) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koumac Airport (KOC) in Koumac, New Caledonia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 16,329 kilometers (10,147 miles / 8,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 New Caledonia 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 18:27 in Koumac, it's 07:27 in London. With a 11-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 Koumac (KOC) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Koumac Airport (KOC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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