LGW
London
United Kingdom
11,529 km
7,164 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
11,529 km
7,164 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
63°
east northeast

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LGW SXS
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code LGW SXS
ICAO Code EGKK WBKH
City London Sahabat
Country United Kingdom Malaysia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kuching
Elevation 202 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 5.090000, 119.090000

London (LGW) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 11,529 kilometers (7,164 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Malaysia. 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 00:31 in London, it's 08:31 in Sahabat. With a 8-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 Sahabat (SXS) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 326° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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