LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,656 km
5,378 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
8,656 km
5,378 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

LGW RUY
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code LGW RUY
ICAO Code EGKK MHRU
City London Ruinas de Copan
Country United Kingdom Honduras
Timezone Europe/London America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 202 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 14.840000, -89.140000

London (LGW) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 8,656 kilometers (5,378 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:51 in London, it's 13:51 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,788 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 40° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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