LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,673 km
6,010 miles
RUN
St Denis
RE
Distance
9,673 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/London
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LGW RUN
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Roland Garros Airport
IATA Code LGW RUN
ICAO Code EGKK FMEE
City London St Denis
Country United Kingdom RE
Timezone Europe/London Indian/Reunion
Elevation 202 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -20.890000, 55.510000

London (LGW) to St Denis (RUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in St Denis, RE is 9,673 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in London, it's 13:56 in St Denis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from St Denis (RUN) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Roland Garros Airport (RUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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