LGW
London
United Kingdom
15,784 km
9,808 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
15,784 km
9,808 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
354°
north

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LGW WLS
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code LGW WLS
ICAO Code EGKK NLWW
City London Wallis Island
Country United Kingdom WF
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 202 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -13.240000, -176.200000

London (LGW) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 15,784 kilometers (9,808 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 WF. 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 05:09 in London, it's 17:09 in Wallis Island. 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 4° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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