The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Putumayo Airport (PYO) in Puerto Putumayo, Ecuador is 9,010 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:35 in London, it's 00:35 in Puerto Putumayo. With a 6-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 Puerto Putumayo (PYO) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 38° (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 Putumayo Airport (PYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.