KXB
Kolaka
Indonesia
12,544 km
7,795 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
12,544 km
7,795 mi / 6,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
325°
northwest

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KXB LGW
Airport Name Sangia Nibandera Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KXB LGW
ICAO Code WAWP EGKK
City Kolaka London
Country Indonesia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/London
Elevation 164 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -4.340000, 121.520000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kolaka (KXB) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) in Kolaka, Indonesia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 12,544 kilometers (7,795 miles / 6,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Indonesia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Kolaka, it's 11:27 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 Kolaka (KXB) follows a heading of 67° (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 Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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