LGW
London
United Kingdom
6,995 km
4,347 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
6,995 km
4,347 mi / 3,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/London
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW YXH
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code LGW YXH
ICAO Code EGKK CYXH
City London Medicine Hat
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Edmonton
Elevation 202 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 50.020000, -110.720000

London (LGW) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 6,995 kilometers (4,347 miles / 3,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in London, it's 17:11 in Medicine Hat. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,150 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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