LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,981 km
5,580 miles
RGN
Yangon
Myanmar
Distance
8,981 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Europe/London
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LGW RGN
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Yangon International Airport
IATA Code LGW RGN
ICAO Code EGKK VYYY
City London Yangon
Country United Kingdom Myanmar
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Yangon
Elevation 202 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 16.910000, 96.130000

London (LGW) to Yangon (RGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Yangon International Airport (RGN) in Yangon, Myanmar is 8,981 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Myanmar. 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 22:04 in London, it's 04:34 in Yangon. With a 6.5-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 Yangon (RGN) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Yangon International Airport (RGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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