Distance From Kwail Air Base to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Kwail Air Base () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5419 miles or 8721 kilometers or 4706 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kwail ( North Korea ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kwail and London takes around 12 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kwail Air Base, Kwail, North Korea to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LGW

Kilometers		8721 km
Statute Miles		5419 miles
Nautical Miles		4706 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 27 minutes

Kwail Air Base to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

Location of Kwail Air Base & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kwail to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kwail, North Korea and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Kwail, North Korea and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Kwail (North Korea) and London (United Kingdom) is 9 Hours.
London time is 9 Hours behind Kwail.

Location	Local Time
Kwail (North Korea)	2025-12-16, 19:40:17 KST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 10:40:17 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kwail Air Base ( / ) Kwail, North Korea

Destination

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom