HSG
Saga
Japan
9,466 km
5,882 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,466 km
5,882 mi / 5,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HSG LGW
Airport Name Saga Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HSG LGW
ICAO Code RJFS EGKK
City Saga London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 6 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 33.150000, 130.300000 51.150000, -0.190000

Saga (HSG) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saga Airport (HSG) in Saga, Japan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,466 kilometers (5,882 miles / 5,111 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 07:23 in Saga, it's 22:23 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 Saga (HSG) 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 Saga Airport (HSG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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