LGW
London
United Kingdom
10,680 km
6,636 miles
MLZ
Melo
Uruguay
Distance
10,680 km
6,636 mi / 5,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
223°
southwest

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LGW MLZ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Cerro Largo International Airport
IATA Code LGW MLZ
ICAO Code EGKK SUMO
City London Melo
Country United Kingdom Uruguay
Timezone Europe/London America/Montevideo
Elevation 202 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -32.340000, -54.220000

London (LGW) to Melo (MLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) in Melo, Uruguay is 10,680 kilometers (6,636 miles / 5,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Uruguay. 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 07:23 in London, it's 04:23 in Melo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melo (MLZ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 31° (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 Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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