LGW
London
United Kingdom
10,773 km
6,694 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
10,773 km
6,694 mi / 5,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
77°
east northeast

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LGW MEP
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code LGW MEP
ICAO Code EGKK WMAU
City London Mersing
Country United Kingdom Malaysia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 202 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 2.380000, 103.870000

London (LGW) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 10,773 kilometers (6,694 miles / 5,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 United Kingdom with Malaysia. 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 17:35 in London, it's 01:35 in Mersing. 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 Mersing (MEP) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 322° (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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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