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ECA to LGW: distance & flight time
East Tawas (Iosco County Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,686 mi
5,932 km · 3,203 nm
7h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,686 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ECA — Iosco County Airport · East Tawas, 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 ECA
- OSC · Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport10 mi away
- APN · Alpena County Regional Airport53 mi away
- GDW · Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport57 mi away
- HTL · Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport62 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 ECA from LGW?
The flight distance from East Tawas (ECA) to London (LGW) is 3,686 miles (5,932 km, 3,203 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ECA to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 42m 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 East Tawas and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of East Tawas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ECA to LGW?
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