LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,973 km
6,197 miles
PIF
Pingtung
Taiwan
Distance
9,973 km
6,197 mi / 5,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
53°
northeast

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LGW PIF
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Pingtung North Airport
IATA Code LGW PIF
ICAO Code EGKK RCSQ
City London Pingtung
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 202 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 22.700000, 120.480000

London (LGW) to Pingtung (PIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Pingtung North Airport (PIF) in Pingtung, Taiwan is 9,973 kilometers (6,197 miles / 5,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Taiwan. 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 18:35 in London, it's 02:35 in Pingtung. With a 8-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 Pingtung (PIF) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 327° (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 Pingtung North Airport (PIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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