# Distance from London (LGW) to Rukumkot (RUK)

> 7,061 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,061 km / 4,388 mi / 3,813 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Nepal
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +4.75h (When it's 09:39 in London, it's 14:24 in Rukumkot)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,298 ft (RUK is higher 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

### [Rukumkot Airport (RUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruk-rukumkot-rukumkot-airport/1ef266df-f335-6afc-81a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rukumkot, Nepal
- ICAO: VNRK
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 28.630000, 82.190000
- Elevation: 2,500 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 09:39 in London, it's 14:24 in Rukumkot.
The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rukumkot Airport (RUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruk-rukumkot-rukumkot-airport/1ef266df-f335-6afc-81a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)