LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,143 km
5,681 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
9,143 km
5,681 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LGW MSJ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code LGW MSJ
ICAO Code EGKK RJSM
City London Misawa
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 202 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 40.700000, 141.370000

London (LGW) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 9,143 kilometers (5,681 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Japan. 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 07:33 in London, it's 16:33 in Misawa. With a 9-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 Misawa (MSJ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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