LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,896 km
5,527 miles
OKD
Sapporo
Japan
Distance
8,896 km
5,527 mi / 4,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
27°
north northeast

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LGW OKD
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Okadama Airport
IATA Code LGW OKD
ICAO Code EGKK RJCO
City London Sapporo
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 202 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 43.120000, 141.380000

London (LGW) to Sapporo (OKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Okadama Airport (OKD) in Sapporo, Japan is 8,896 kilometers (5,527 miles / 4,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in London, it's 17:03 in Sapporo. With a 9-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 Sapporo (OKD) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Okadama Airport (OKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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