London to Singapore
13h 56m The flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 10,872 km (6,756 miles) and takes approximately 13h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 78°, passing near 37.6° N, 68.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 19h 46m | 20h 11m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 56m | 14h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 05m | 12h 30m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 47m | 13h 13m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LGW | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | London | Singapore |
| Country | United Kingdom | Singapore |
| ICAO | EGKK | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 51.1487, -0.1857 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from London (LGW) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 13h 56m. The great-circle distance is 10,872 km (6,756 miles, 5,870 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 78°.
How far is London from Singapore?
10,872 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,756 miles or 5,870 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LGW and SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,872 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 56m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from London
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.