LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,708 km
5,411 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
8,708 km
5,411 mi / 4,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/London
Heading
273°
west

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Airport Comparison

LGW UPL
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code LGW UPL
ICAO Code EGKK MRUP
City London Upala
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 202 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 10.890000, -85.020000

London (LGW) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 8,708 kilometers (5,411 miles / 4,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in London, it's 04:56 in Upala. 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 Upala (UPL) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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