LGW
London
United Kingdom
17,160 km
10,663 miles
RBS
Orbost Airport
Australia
Distance
17,160 km
10,663 mi / 9,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
71°
east northeast

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LGW RBS
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Orbost Airport
IATA Code LGW RBS
ICAO Code EGKK YORB
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 202 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -37.790000, 148.610000

London (LGW) to Orbost Airport (RBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Orbost Airport (RBS) in Orbost Airport, Australia is 17,160 kilometers (10,663 miles / 9,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 06:24 in London, it's 17:24 in Orbost Airport. With a 11-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 Orbost Airport (RBS) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 311° (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 Orbost Airport (RBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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