IKL
Ikela
DR Congo
6,229 km
3,870 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,229 km
3,870 mi / 3,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IKL LGW
Airport Name Ikela Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code IKL LGW
ICAO Code FZGV EGKK
City Ikela London
Country DR Congo United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/London
Elevation 1,283 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -1.200000, 23.280000 51.150000, -0.190000

Ikela (IKL) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ikela Airport (IKL) in Ikela, DR Congo to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,229 kilometers (3,870 miles / 3,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 DR Congo 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 04:25 in Ikela, it's 03:25 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,081 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Ikela Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Ikela (IKL) follows a heading of 151° (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 Ikela Airport (IKL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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