BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
6,615 km
4,110 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,615 km
4,110 mi / 3,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

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BTQ LGW
Airport Name Butare Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code BTQ LGW
ICAO Code HRYI EGKK
City Butare London
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 5,801 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 51.150000, -0.190000

Butare (BTQ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,615 kilometers (4,110 miles / 3,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:51 in Butare, it's 09:51 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,599 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Butare Airport (BTQ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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