LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,126 km
5,670 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
9,126 km
5,670 mi / 4,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LGW MEA
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code LGW MEA
ICAO Code EGKK SBME
City London Macae
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 202 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -22.340000, -41.770000

London (LGW) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 9,126 kilometers (5,670 miles / 4,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in London, it's 23:58 in Macae. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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