GID
Gitega
Burundi
6,706 km
4,167 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,706 km
4,167 mi / 3,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GID LGW
Airport Name Gitega Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GID LGW
ICAO Code HBBE EGKK
City Gitega London
Country Burundi United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/London
Elevation 5,741 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 51.150000, -0.190000

Gitega (GID) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,706 kilometers (4,167 miles / 3,621 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 Burundi 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 08:42 in Gitega, it's 06:42 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,539 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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