# Distance from London (LGW) to Masi Manimba (MSM)

> 6,453 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,453 km / 4,009 mi / 3,484 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 159° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 347° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → DR Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:59 in London, it's 18:59 in Masi Manimba)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,750 ft (MSM is higher than LGW)

## Airports

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

### [Masi Manimba Airport (MSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msm-masi-manimba-masi-manimba-airport/1ef266de-e2ac-6b64-a13a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Masi Manimba, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZCV
- Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
- Coordinates: -4.780000, 17.850000
- Elevation: 1,952 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Masi Manimba Airport (MSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msm-masi-manimba-masi-manimba-airport/1ef266de-e2ac-6b64-a13a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)