LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,473 km
8,993 miles
TSU
Tabiteuea South
Kiribati
Distance
14,473 km
8,993 mi / 7,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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LGW TSU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tabiteuea South Airport
IATA Code LGW TSU
ICAO Code EGKK NGTS
City London Tabiteuea South
Country United Kingdom Kiribati
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 202 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -1.470000, 175.060000

London (LGW) to Tabiteuea South (TSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) in Tabiteuea South, Kiribati is 14,473 kilometers (8,993 miles / 7,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Kiribati. 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 09:15 in London, it's 21:15 in Tabiteuea South. With a 12-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 Tabiteuea South (TSU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Tabiteuea South Airport (TSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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