LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,433 km
5,861 miles
UBJ
Ube
Japan
Distance
9,433 km
5,861 mi / 5,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
39°
northeast

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LGW UBJ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Yamaguchi Ube Airport
IATA Code LGW UBJ
ICAO Code EGKK RJDC
City London Ube
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 202 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 33.930000, 131.280000

London (LGW) to Ube (UBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) in Ube, Japan is 9,433 kilometers (5,861 miles / 5,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Japan. 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 22:12 in London, it's 07:12 in Ube. 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 Ube (UBJ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 332° (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 Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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