KTA
Karratha
Australia
13,653 km
8,483 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,653 km
8,483 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Perth
Heading
318°
northwest

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KTA LGW
Airport Name Karratha Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KTA LGW
ICAO Code YPKA EGKK
City Karratha London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/London
Elevation 29 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 51.150000, -0.190000

Karratha (KTA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 13,653 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 13:10 in Karratha, it's 05:10 in London. With a 8-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 Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Karratha Airport (KTA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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