# Distance from London (LGW) to Middle Caicos (MDS)

> 6,866 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,866 km / 4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → TC
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 10:45 in London, it's 05:45 in Middle Caicos)
- **Elevation difference**: 193 ft (MDS is lower than LGW)

## Airports

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

### [Middle Caicos Airport (MDS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mds-middle-caicos-middle-caicos-airport/1ef266df-5a99-660e-8d24-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Middle Caicos, TC
- ICAO: MBMC
- Timezone: America/Grand_Turk
- Coordinates: 21.830000, -71.800000
- Elevation: 9 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:45 in London, it's 05:45 in Middle Caicos.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Middle Caicos Airport (MDS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mds-middle-caicos-middle-caicos-airport/1ef266df-5a99-660e-8d24-06bb2780ed98)
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