LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,220 km
8,836 miles
RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,220 km
8,836 mi / 7,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
36°
northeast

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LGW RAB
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tokua Airport
IATA Code LGW RAB
ICAO Code EGKK AYTK
City London Tokua
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 202 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -4.340000, 152.380000

London (LGW) to Tokua (RAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea is 14,220 kilometers (8,836 miles / 7,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 20:03 in London, it's 06:03 in Tokua. 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 Tokua (RAB) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 339° (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 Tokua Airport (RAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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