LGW
London
United Kingdom
14,066 km
8,740 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
14,066 km
8,740 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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LGW MZK
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code LGW MZK
ICAO Code EGKK NGMK
City London Marakei
Country United Kingdom Kiribati
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 202 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 2.060000, 173.270000

London (LGW) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 14,066 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in London, it's 10:52 in Marakei. With a 12-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 Marakei (MZK) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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