LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,508 km
5,908 miles
VND
Vangaindrano
Madagascar
Distance
9,508 km
5,908 mi / 5,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LGW VND
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Vangaindrano Airport
IATA Code LGW VND
ICAO Code EGKK FMSU
City London Vangaindrano
Country United Kingdom Madagascar
Timezone Europe/London Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 202 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -23.350000, 47.580000

London (LGW) to Vangaindrano (VND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Vangaindrano Airport (VND) in Vangaindrano, Madagascar is 9,508 kilometers (5,908 miles / 5,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Madagascar. 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 07:00 in London, it's 10:00 in Vangaindrano. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vangaindrano (VND) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 332° (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 Vangaindrano Airport (VND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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