LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,963 km
5,569 miles
TDT
Welverdiend
South Africa
Distance
8,963 km
5,569 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LGW TDT
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tanda Tula Airport
IATA Code LGW TDT
ICAO Code EGKK FATD
City London Welverdiend
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 202 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -24.530000, 31.300000

London (LGW) to Welverdiend (TDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) in Welverdiend, South Africa is 8,963 kilometers (5,569 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Africa. 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 03:53 in London, it's 05:53 in Welverdiend.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,353 feet between the two airports. Tanda Tula Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Welverdiend (TDT) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 341° (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 Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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