KNN
Kankan
Guinea
4,608 km
2,863 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,608 km
2,863 mi / 2,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
north

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KNN LGW
Airport Name Kankan Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KNN LGW
ICAO Code GUXN EGKK
City Kankan London
Country Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Conakry Europe/London
Elevation 1,234 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kankan (KNN) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 4,608 kilometers (2,863 miles / 2,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Guinea 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 20:19 in Kankan, it's 20:19 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,032 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Kankan Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kankan (KNN) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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