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LGW to AXT: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Akita (Akita Airport)
5,726 mi
9,214 km · 4,975 nm
11h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,726 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- AXT — Akita Airport · Akita, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AXT
- ONJ · Odate Noshiro Airport41 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport51 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport60 mi away
- AOJ · Aomori Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from AXT?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Akita (AXT) is 5,726 miles (9,214 km, 4,975 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to AXT?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Akita?
Akita is 8 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to AXT?
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