The flight distance from Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) in Colima, Mexico to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,241 kilometers (5,742 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Colima, it's 05:50 in London. With a 7-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 2,265 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Colima (CLQ) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.