FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
13,155 km
8,174 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,155 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
43°
northeast

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FTE LGW
Airport Name El Calafate Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code FTE LGW
ICAO Code SAWC EGKK
City El Calafate London
Country Argentina United Kingdom
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/London
Elevation 669 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 51.150000, -0.190000

El Calafate (FTE) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 13,155 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Argentina 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 07:56 in El Calafate, it's 10:56 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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