GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
8,680 km
5,393 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,680 km
5,393 mi / 4,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
40°
northeast

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GPL LGW
Airport Name Guapiles Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GPL LGW
ICAO Code MRGP EGKK
City Pococi London
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 883 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 10.220000, -83.800000 51.150000, -0.190000

Pococi (GPL) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,680 kilometers (5,393 miles / 4,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Costa Rica 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 08:07 in Pococi, it's 14:07 in London. 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.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Pococi (GPL) follows a heading of 272° (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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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