The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,724 kilometers (6,042 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in George, it's 13:13 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Airport (GRJ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.