# Distance from London (LGW) to Palenque International Airport (PQM)

> 8,621 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,621 km / 5,357 mi / 4,655 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Mexico
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 17:01 in London, it's 10:01 in Palenque International Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (PQM is lower 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

### [Palenque International Airport (PQM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/pqm-palenque-international-airport/1ef266df-620c-6eae-a1f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Palenque International Airport, Mexico
- ICAO: MMPQ
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 17.530000, -91.980000
- Elevation: 200 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:01 in London, it's 10:01 in Palenque International Airport.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Palenque International Airport (PQM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/pqm-palenque-international-airport/1ef266df-620c-6eae-a1f3-06bb2780ed98)
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