LHR
London
United Kingdom
12,159 km
7,555 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
12,159 km
7,555 mi / 6,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
44°
northeast

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LHR YAP
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code LHR YAP
ICAO Code EGLL PTYA
City London Yap Island
Country United Kingdom Micronesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 83 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 9.500000, 138.080000

London (LHR) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 12,159 kilometers (7,555 miles / 6,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Micronesia. 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 06:36 in London, it's 16:36 in Yap Island. 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 Yap Island (YAP) to London (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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