LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,910 km
9,264 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
14,910 km
9,264 mi / 8,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
329°
north northwest

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LGW PYE
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code LGW PYE
ICAO Code EGKK NCPY
City London Penrhyn Island
Country United Kingdom CK
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 202 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -9.010000, -158.030000

London (LGW) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 14,910 kilometers (9,264 miles / 8,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 CK. 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 04:51 in London, it's 18:51 in Penrhyn Island. 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 19° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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