KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
10,605 km
6,590 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
10,605 km
6,590 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
322°
northwest

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KUA LGW
Airport Name Kuantan Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KUA LGW
ICAO Code WMKD EGKK
City Kuantan London
Country Malaysia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 3.780000, 103.210000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kuantan (KUA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 10,605 kilometers (6,590 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia 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 06:33 in Kuantan, it's 22:33 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kuantan (KUA) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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