LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,751 km
6,059 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
9,751 km
6,059 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/London
Heading
243°
west southwest

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LGW RBQ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code LGW RBQ
ICAO Code EGKK SLRQ
City London Rurenabaque
Country United Kingdom Bolivia
Timezone Europe/London America/La_Paz
Elevation 202 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -14.430000, -67.500000

London (LGW) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 9,751 kilometers (6,059 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in London, it's 18:46 in Rurenabaque. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rurenabaque (RBQ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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