LGW
London
United Kingdom
6,061 km
3,766 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
6,061 km
3,766 mi / 3,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
149°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

LGW YAN
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code LGW YAN
ICAO Code EGKK FZIR
City London Yangambi
Country United Kingdom DR Congo
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 202 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 0.780000, 24.470000

London (LGW) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 6,061 kilometers (3,766 miles / 3,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 DR Congo. 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 18:48 in London, it's 19:48 in Yangambi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,176 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 341° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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