# Distance from London (LGW) to Igloolik (YGT)

> 4,498 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,498 km / 2,795 mi / 2,429 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 73° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 17:50 in London, it's 12:50 in Igloolik)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (YGT is lower than LGW)

## Airports

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

### [Igloolik Airport (YGT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ygt-igloolik-igloolik-airport/1ef266de-affa-6e0a-b902-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Igloolik, Canada
- ICAO: CYGT
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 69.360000, -81.820000
- Elevation: 174 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:50 in London, it's 12:50 in Igloolik.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Igloolik Airport (YGT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ygt-igloolik-igloolik-airport/1ef266de-affa-6e0a-b902-06bb2780ed98)
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