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LGW to LGK: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Langkawi (Langkawi International Airport)
6,304 mi
10,145 km · 5,478 nm
12h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,304 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 50m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- LGK — Langkawi International Airport · Langkawi, Malaysia
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 LGK
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport47 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport62 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport75 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from LGK?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Langkawi (LGK) is 6,304 miles (10,145 km, 5,478 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to LGK?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 50m 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 Langkawi?
Langkawi is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to LGK?
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