BLB
Panama City
Panama
8,499 km
5,281 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,499 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Panama
Heading
39°
northeast

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BLB LGW
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code BLB LGW
ICAO Code MPPA EGKK
City Panama City London
Country Panama United Kingdom
Timezone America/Panama Europe/London
Elevation 52 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 51.150000, -0.190000

Panama City (BLB) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,499 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Panama City, it's 12:02 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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