CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
9,481 km
5,891 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
38°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CUE LGW
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code CUE LGW
ICAO Code SECU EGKK
City Cuenca London
Country Ecuador United Kingdom
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/London
Elevation 8,306 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 51.150000, -0.190000

Cuenca (CUE) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 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 Ecuador 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 02:00 in Cuenca, it's 08:00 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 8,104 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Cuenca (CUE) 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 Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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