LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,813 km
5,476 miles
LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
Distance
8,813 km
5,476 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/London
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LGW LIW
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Loikaw Airport
IATA Code LGW LIW
ICAO Code EGKK VYLK
City London Loikaw
Country United Kingdom Myanmar
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Yangon
Elevation 202 ft 2,940 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 19.690000, 97.210000

London (LGW) to Loikaw (LIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar is 8,813 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 United Kingdom with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in London, it's 15:28 in Loikaw. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,738 feet between the two airports. Loikaw Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Loikaw (LIW) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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