LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,615 km
9,081 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
14,615 km
9,081 mi / 7,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LGW MLV
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code LGW MLV
ICAO Code EGKK YMEU
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 202 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -13.050000, 142.480000

London (LGW) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 14,615 kilometers (9,081 miles / 7,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Australia. 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 23:20 in London, it's 09:20 in Merluna 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 Merluna Airport (MLV) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 330° (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 Merluna Airport (MLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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