LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,879 km
9,245 miles
RRR
Raroia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,879 km
9,245 mi / 8,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW RRR
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Raroia Airport
IATA Code LGW RRR
ICAO Code EGKK NTKO
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 202 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -16.050000, -142.480000

London (LGW) to Raroia Airport (RRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Raroia Airport (RRR) in Raroia Airport, French Polynesia is 14,879 kilometers (9,245 miles / 8,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 06:40 in London, it's 20:40 in Raroia 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 Raroia Airport (RRR) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 32° (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 Raroia Airport (RRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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