LGW
London
United Kingdom
13,337 km
8,287 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
13,337 km
8,287 mi / 7,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
218°
southwest

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LGW WPU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code LGW WPU
ICAO Code EGKK SCGZ
City London Puerto Williams
Country United Kingdom Chile
Timezone Europe/London America/Santiago
Elevation 202 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -54.930000, -67.630000

London (LGW) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 13,337 kilometers (8,287 miles / 7,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:47 in London, it's 02:47 in Puerto Williams. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Williams (WPU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 42° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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