The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 10,019 kilometers (6,226 miles / 5,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Vietnam. 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 09:51 in London, it's 16:51 in Pleiku. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,232 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 323° (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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.