LGW
London
United Kingdom
5,145 km
3,197 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
5,145 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

LGW TKD
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code LGW TKD
ICAO Code EGKK DGTK
City London Sekondi-Takoradi
Country United Kingdom Ghana
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Accra
Elevation 202 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 4.900000, -1.770000

London (LGW) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 5,145 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Ghana. 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 08:00 in London, it's 08:00 in Sekondi-Takoradi.

The return flight from Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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