LGW
London
United Kingdom
9,042 km
5,618 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
9,042 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
39°
northeast

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LGW YEC
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code LGW YEC
ICAO Code EGKK RKTY
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 202 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 36.630000, 128.350000

London (LGW) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 9,042 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 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 South Korea. 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 22:59 in London, it's 07:59 in Yecheon Airport. 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 330° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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