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DEC to LCY: distance & flight time
Decatur (Decatur Airport) → London (London City Airport)
4,098 mi
6,595 km · 3,561 nm
8h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,098 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 30m 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
- DEC — Decatur Airport · Decatur, United States
- LCY — London City 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 DEC
Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DEC from LCY?
The flight distance from Decatur (DEC) to London (LCY) is 4,098 miles (6,595 km, 3,561 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DEC to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 30m 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 Decatur and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Decatur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DEC to LCY?
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