LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,182 km
5,705 miles
RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
Distance
9,182 km
5,705 mi / 4,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
41°
northeast

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LGW RSU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Yeosu Airport
IATA Code LGW RSU
ICAO Code EGKK RKJY
City London Yeosu
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 202 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 34.840000, 127.620000

London (LGW) to Yeosu (RSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea is 9,182 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 South Korea. 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 11:08 in London, it's 20:08 in Yeosu. With a 9-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 Yeosu (RSU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 330° (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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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