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ALO to LGW: distance & flight time
Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,105 mi
6,606 km · 3,567 nm
8h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,105 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 31m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ALO — Waterloo Regional Airport · Waterloo, United States
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ALO
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport37 mi away
- CID · The Eastern Iowa Airport58 mi away
- MCW · Mason City Municipal Airport63 mi away
- PCD · Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport72 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is ALO from LGW?
The flight distance from Waterloo (ALO) to London (LGW) is 4,105 miles (6,606 km, 3,567 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ALO to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 31m 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 Waterloo and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Waterloo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ALO to LGW?
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