LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,362 km
5,196 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
8,362 km
5,196 mi / 4,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
259°
west

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LGW TAU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code LGW TAU
ICAO Code EGKK SKTA
City London Tauramena
Country United Kingdom Colombia
Timezone Europe/London America/Bogota
Elevation 202 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 5.010000, -72.740000

London (LGW) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 8,362 kilometers (5,196 miles / 4,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in London, it's 03:00 in Tauramena. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,260 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 38° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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