KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
8,828 km
5,485 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,828 km
5,485 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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KCT LGW
Airport Name Koggala Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KCT LGW
ICAO Code VCCK EGKK
City Galle London
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 51.150000, -0.190000

Galle (KCT) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,828 kilometers (5,485 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Galle, it's 20:55 in London. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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