AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
8,873 km
5,514 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,873 km
5,514 mi / 4,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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AKJ LGW
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code AKJ LGW
ICAO Code RJEC EGKK
City Asahikawa London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 721 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 51.150000, -0.190000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,873 kilometers (5,514 miles / 4,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Asahikawa, it's 06:42 in London. With a 9-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 London (LGW) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 26° (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 Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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