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CMI to LGW: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,067 mi
6,546 km · 3,534 nm
8h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,067 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 27m 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
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, 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 CMI
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 CMI from LGW?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to London (LGW) is 4,067 miles (6,546 km, 3,534 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 27m 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 Champaign and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to LGW?
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