The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Wonenara Airport (WOA) in Wonenara, Papua New Guinea is 14,180 kilometers (8,811 miles / 7,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 20:28 in London, it's 05:28 in Wonenara. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,826 feet between the two airports. Wonenara Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wonenara (WOA) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Wonenara Airport (WOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.