# Distance from Achinsk (ACS) to London (LGW)

> 5,557 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,557 km / 3,453 mi / 3,001 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 305° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → United Kingdom
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 10:24 in Achinsk, it's 04:24 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 831 ft (LGW is lower than ACS)

## Airports

### [Achinsk Airport (ACS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acs-achinsk-achinsk-airport/1ef266df-e8f5-6aa6-971c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Achinsk, Russia
- ICAO: UNKS
- Timezone: Asia/Krasnoyarsk
- Coordinates: 56.270000, 90.570000
- Elevation: 1,033 ft

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:24 in Achinsk, it's 04:24 in London.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Achinsk Airport (ACS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acs-achinsk-achinsk-airport/1ef266df-e8f5-6aa6-971c-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)