# Distance from London (LGW) to Colon (ONX)

> 8,480 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,480 km / 5,269 mi / 4,579 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 268° (west)
- **Return heading**: 39° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Panama
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 08:23 in London, it's 02:23 in Colon)
- **Elevation difference**: 177 ft (ONX is lower 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

### [Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/onx-colon-enrique-adolfo-jimenez-airport/1ef266df-64eb-68b4-854b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Colon, Panama
- ICAO: MPEJ
- Timezone: America/Panama
- Coordinates: 9.360000, -79.870000
- Elevation: 25 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:23 in London, it's 02:23 in Colon.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/onx-colon-enrique-adolfo-jimenez-airport/1ef266df-64eb-68b4-854b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)