LGW
London
United Kingdom
6,557 km
4,074 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
6,557 km
4,074 mi / 3,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
320°
northwest

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LGW YLJ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code LGW YLJ
ICAO Code EGKK CYLJ
City London Meadow Lake
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Regina
Elevation 202 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 54.130000, -108.520000

London (LGW) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 6,557 kilometers (4,074 miles / 3,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 06:42 in London, it's 00:42 in Meadow Lake. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,374 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 44° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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