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FLZ to LGW: distance & flight time
Sibolga (Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
6,527 mi
10,504 km · 5,672 nm
13h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,527 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 16m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FLZ — Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport · Sibolga, Indonesia
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FLZ
- AEG · Aek Godang Airport39 mi away
- DTB · Silangit Airport49 mi away
- GNS · Binaka Airport86 mi away
- PPR · Pasir Pangaraan Airport113 mi away
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FLZ from LGW?
The flight distance from Sibolga (FLZ) to London (LGW) is 6,527 miles (10,504 km, 5,672 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FLZ to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from FLZ to LGW?
Nonstop service on FLZ–LGW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 13h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sibolga and London?
London is 6 hours behind Sibolga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FLZ to LGW?
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Why are some FLZ to LGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain FLZ–LGW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.