LGW
London
United Kingdom
6,426 km
3,993 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
6,426 km
3,993 mi / 3,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/London
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW YFS
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code LGW YFS
ICAO Code EGKK CYFS
City London Fort Simpson
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Edmonton
Elevation 202 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 61.760000, -121.240000

London (LGW) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 6,426 kilometers (3,993 miles / 3,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Canada. 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 06:41 in London, it's 23:41 in Fort Simpson. 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 Fort Simpson (YFS) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 39° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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