LGW
London
United Kingdom
13,774 km
8,559 miles
MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,774 km
8,559 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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LGW MAS
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Momote Airport
IATA Code LGW MAS
ICAO Code EGKK AYMO
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 202 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -2.060000, 147.420000

London (LGW) to Momote Airport (MAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,774 kilometers (8,559 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in London, it's 17:00 in Momote Airport. 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 Momote Airport (MAS) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Momote Airport (MAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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