KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
3,926 km
2,440 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
3,926 km
2,440 mi / 2,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
310°
northwest

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KIK LGW
Airport Name Kirkuk Air Base London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KIK LGW
ICAO Code ORKK EGKK
City Kirkuk London
Country Iraq United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Europe/London
Elevation 1,061 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 35.470000, 44.350000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kirkuk (KIK) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 3,926 kilometers (2,440 miles / 2,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iraq 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 09:04 in Kirkuk, it's 06:04 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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