LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,954 km
9,292 miles
RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,954 km
9,292 mi / 8,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
309°
northwest

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LHR RKA
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Aratika Nord Airport
IATA Code LHR RKA
ICAO Code EGLL NTKK
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 83 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -15.490000, -145.470000

London (LHR) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 14,954 kilometers (9,292 miles / 8,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 07:48 in London, it's 21:48 in Aratika Nord 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 30° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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