CDQ
Croydon Airport
Australia
15,092 km
9,378 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,092 km
9,378 mi / 8,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CDQ LGW
Airport Name Croydon Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code CDQ LGW
ICAO Code YCRY EGKK
City N/A London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/London
Elevation 107 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -18.230000, 142.260000 51.150000, -0.190000

Croydon Airport (CDQ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Croydon Airport (CDQ) in Croydon Airport, Australia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 15,092 kilometers (9,378 miles / 8,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Croydon Airport, it's 08:33 in London. 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 London (LGW) to Croydon Airport (CDQ) follows a heading of 56° (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 Croydon Airport (CDQ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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