LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,359 km
5,815 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
9,359 km
5,815 mi / 5,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
155°
south southeast

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LGW PEL
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code LGW PEL
ICAO Code EGKK FXPG
City London Pelaneng
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 202 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -29.120000, 28.510000

London (LGW) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 9,359 kilometers (5,815 miles / 5,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Lesotho. 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 16:50 in London, it's 18:50 in Pelaneng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,998 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pelaneng (PEL) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 342° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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