LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,729 km
9,152 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
14,729 km
9,152 mi / 7,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Europe/London
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LHR TCA
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code LHR TCA
ICAO Code EGLL YTNK
City London Tennant Creek
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Darwin
Elevation 83 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -19.630000, 134.180000

London (LHR) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 14,729 kilometers (9,152 miles / 7,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 05:06 in London, it's 14:36 in Tennant Creek. With a 9.5-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 1,153 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 323° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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