Distance From Takoradi Airport to London Gatwick Airport, TKD - LGW Distance

The distance from Takoradi Airport (TKD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3197 miles or 5145 kilometers or 2777 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 Sekondi-Takoradi ( Ghana ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sekondi-Takoradi and London takes around 7 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Takoradi Airport, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 7 hours 21 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 • TKD - LGW

Kilometers		5145 km
Statute Miles		3197 miles
Nautical Miles		2777 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 21 minutes

Takoradi Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - TKD to LGW Flight Path

Location of Takoradi Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sekondi-Takoradi to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKD - LGW

Time difference between Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana) and London (United Kingdom) is 1 Hours.
London time is 1 Hours ahead of Sekondi-Takoradi.

Location	Local Time
Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana)	2026-05-03, 13:13:09 GMT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-05-03, 14:13:09 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

Takoradi Airport (TKD / DGTK) Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Destination

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