LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,809 km
6,095 miles
TSA
Taipei City
Taiwan
Distance
9,809 km
6,095 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
50°
northeast

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LGW TSA
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Taipei Songshan Airport
IATA Code LGW TSA
ICAO Code EGKK RCSS
City London Taipei City
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 202 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 25.070000, 121.550000

London (LGW) to Taipei City (TSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) in Taipei City, Taiwan is 9,809 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Taiwan. 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 10:41 in London, it's 18:41 in Taipei City. 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 Taipei City (TSA) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 328° (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 Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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