LHR
London
United Kingdom
15,876 km
9,865 miles
UMR
Woomera
Australia
Distance
15,876 km
9,865 mi / 8,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
Europe/London
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LHR UMR
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Woomera Airfield
IATA Code LHR UMR
ICAO Code EGLL YPWR
City London Woomera
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 83 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -31.140000, 136.820000

London (LHR) to Woomera (UMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Woomera Airfield (UMR) in Woomera, Australia is 15,876 kilometers (9,865 miles / 8,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 06:22 in London, it's 16:52 in Woomera. With a 10.5-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 Woomera (UMR) 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 Woomera Airfield (UMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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