HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
4,900 km
3,045 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,900 km
3,045 mi / 2,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
12°
north northeast

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HGS LGW
Airport Name Hastings Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HGS LGW
ICAO Code GFHA EGKK
City Freetown London
Country Sierra Leone United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/London
Elevation 60 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 51.150000, -0.190000

Freetown (HGS) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 4,900 kilometers (3,045 miles / 2,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 00:31 in Freetown, it's 00:31 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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