IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
5,965 km
3,707 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,965 km
3,707 mi / 3,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
339°
north northwest

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IRP LGW
Airport Name Matari Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code IRP LGW
ICAO Code FZJH EGKK
City N/A London
Country DR Congo United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/London
Elevation 2,438 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 51.150000, -0.190000

Matari Airport (IRP) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 5,965 kilometers (3,707 miles / 3,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 21:50 in Matari Airport, it's 19:50 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,236 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Matari Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 145° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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