Distance From Shakhtyorsk Airport to London Gatwick Airport, EKS - LGW Distance

The distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5156 miles or 8298 kilometers or 4478 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 Shakhtyorsk ( Russia ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shakhtyorsk and London takes around 11 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shakhtyorsk Airport, Shakhtyorsk, Russia to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 11 hours 51 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 • EKS - LGW

Kilometers		8298 km
Statute Miles		5156 miles
Nautical Miles		4478 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 51 minutes

Shakhtyorsk Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - EKS to LGW Flight Path

Location of Shakhtyorsk Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Shakhtyorsk, Russia and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EKS - LGW

Time difference between Shakhtyorsk (Russia) and London (United Kingdom) is 10 Hours.
London time is 10 Hours behind Shakhtyorsk.

Location	Local Time
Shakhtyorsk (Russia)	2026-09-13, 22:23:31 +11
London (United Kingdom)	2026-09-13, 12:23:31 BST

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

Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS / UHSK) Shakhtyorsk, Russia

Destination

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