LGK
Langkawi
Malaysia
10,145 km
6,304 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
10,145 km
6,304 mi / 5,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
322°
northwest

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LGK LGW
Airport Name Langkawi International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code LGK LGW
ICAO Code WMKL EGKK
City Langkawi London
Country Malaysia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/London
Elevation 29 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 6.330000, 99.730000 51.150000, -0.190000

Langkawi (LGK) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) in Langkawi, Malaysia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 10,145 kilometers (6,304 miles / 5,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Malaysia 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 08:08 in Langkawi, it's 00:08 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Langkawi (LGK) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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