LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,923 km
5,545 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,923 km
5,545 mi / 4,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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LGW SWU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code LGW SWU
ICAO Code EGKK RKSW
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 202 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 37.240000, 127.010000

London (LGW) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 8,923 kilometers (5,545 miles / 4,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 South Korea. 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 03:50 in London, it's 12:50 in Suwon Airport. With a 9-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 Suwon Airport (SWU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 330° (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 Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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