LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,272 km
8,868 miles
MKR
Meekatharra Airport
Australia
Distance
14,272 km
8,868 mi / 7,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
86°
east

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LHR MKR
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Meekatharra Airport
IATA Code LHR MKR
ICAO Code EGLL YMEK
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Perth
Elevation 83 ft 1,713 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -26.610000, 118.550000

London (LHR) to Meekatharra Airport (MKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Meekatharra Airport (MKR) in Meekatharra Airport, Australia is 14,272 kilometers (8,868 miles / 7,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Australia. 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 22:01 in London, it's 06:01 in Meekatharra Airport. With a 8-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 1,630 feet between the two airports. Meekatharra Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Meekatharra Airport (MKR) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 316° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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