API
Apiay
Colombia
8,500 km
5,281 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,500 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
38°
northeast

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API LGW
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code API LGW
ICAO Code SKAP EGKK
City Apiay London
Country Colombia United Kingdom
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/London
Elevation 1,207 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 51.150000, -0.190000

Apiay (API) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,500 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Colombia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Apiay, it's 06:43 in London. With a 6-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 1,005 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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