KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
7,842 km
4,873 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,842 km
4,873 mi / 4,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
338°
north northwest

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KBQ LGW
Airport Name Kasungu Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KBQ LGW
ICAO Code FWKG EGKK
City Kasungu London
Country Malawi United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/London
Elevation 3,470 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kasungu (KBQ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 7,842 kilometers (4,873 miles / 4,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Malawi 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 02:26 in Kasungu, it's 00:26 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,268 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kasungu (KBQ) 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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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