# Distance from London (LGW) to Babelthuap Island (ROR)

> 12,199 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,199 km / 7,580 mi / 6,587 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Palau
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 02:11 in London, it's 10:11 in Babelthuap Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 26 ft (ROR is lower than LGW)

## Airports

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

### [Palau International Airport (ROR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ror-babelthuap-island-palau-international-airport/1ef266df-8a9f-68a8-8038-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Babelthuap Island, Palau
- ICAO: PTRO
- Timezone: Pacific/Palau
- Coordinates: 7.400000, 134.500000
- Elevation: 177 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:11 in London, it's 10:11 in Babelthuap Island.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Palau International Airport (ROR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ror-babelthuap-island-palau-international-airport/1ef266df-8a9f-68a8-8038-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)