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LGW to SYO: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Shonai (Shonai Airport)
5,767 mi
9,281 km · 5,011 nm
11h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,767 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 46m 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
- SYO — Shonai Airport · Shonai, 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 SYO
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport42 mi away
- AXT · Akita Airport60 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport69 mi away
- SDJ · Sendai Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from SYO?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Shonai (SYO) is 5,767 miles (9,281 km, 5,011 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to SYO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 46m 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 Shonai?
Shonai is 8 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to SYO?
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