LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,667 km
5,385 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
8,667 km
5,385 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/London
Heading
281°
west

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Airport Comparison

LGW PKJ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code LGW PKJ
ICAO Code EGKK MGPG
City London Playa Grande
Country United Kingdom Guatemala
Timezone Europe/London America/Guatemala
Elevation 202 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 16.000000, -90.740000

London (LGW) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 8,667 kilometers (5,385 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in London, it's 14:45 in Playa Grande. With a 7-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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 40° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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