LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,312 km
5,786 miles
MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
Distance
9,312 km
5,786 mi / 5,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
152°
south southeast

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LGW MZQ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Mkuze Airport
IATA Code LGW MZQ
ICAO Code EGKK FAMU
City London Mkuze
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 202 ft 400 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -27.630000, 32.040000

London (LGW) to Mkuze (MZQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa is 9,312 kilometers (5,786 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in London, it's 06:58 in Mkuze.

The return flight from Mkuze (MZQ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 340° (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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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