LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,190 km
5,710 miles
TKT
Tak Airport
Thailand
Distance
9,190 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LGW TKT
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tak Airport
IATA Code LGW TKT
ICAO Code EGKK VTPT
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Thailand
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 202 ft 478 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 16.900000, 99.250000

London (LGW) to Tak Airport (TKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tak Airport (TKT) in Tak Airport, Thailand is 9,190 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Thailand. 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 06:24 in London, it's 13:24 in Tak Airport. With a 7-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 Tak Airport (TKT) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Tak Airport (TKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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