LGW
London
United Kingdom
7,305 km
4,539 miles
SIT
Sitka
United States
Distance
7,305 km
4,539 mi / 3,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/London
Heading
335°
north northwest

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LGW SIT
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
IATA Code LGW SIT
ICAO Code EGKK PASI
City London Sitka
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Anchorage
Elevation 202 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 57.050000, -135.360000

London (LGW) to Sitka (SIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) in Sitka, United States is 7,305 kilometers (4,539 miles / 3,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 United States. 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 18:59 in London, it's 09:59 in Sitka. 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 Sitka (SIT) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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