# Distance from London (LGW) to Nkongsamba (NKS)

> 5,222 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,222 km / 3,245 mi / 2,820 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 166° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 351° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Cameroon
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:23 in London, it's 05:23 in Nkongsamba)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,439 ft (NKS is higher 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

### [Nkongsamba Airport (NKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/nks-nkongsamba-nkongsamba-airport/1ef266de-d8b4-6616-960b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nkongsamba, Cameroon
- ICAO: FKAN
- Timezone: Africa/Douala
- Coordinates: 4.950000, 9.930000
- Elevation: 2,641 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.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nkongsamba Airport (NKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/nks-nkongsamba-nkongsamba-airport/1ef266de-d8b4-6616-960b-06bb2780ed98)
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