AXJ
Amakusa Airport
Japan
9,525 km
5,919 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,525 km
5,919 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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AXJ LGW
Airport Name Amakusa Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code AXJ LGW
ICAO Code RJDA EGKK
City N/A London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 340 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 32.480000, 130.160000 51.150000, -0.190000

Amakusa Airport (AXJ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amakusa Airport (AXJ) in Amakusa Airport, Japan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,525 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Japan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:06 in Amakusa Airport, it's 21:06 in London. With a 9-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 London (LGW) to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) follows a heading of 40° (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 Amakusa Airport (AXJ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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