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GAD to LHR: distance & flight time
Gadsden (Northeast Alabama Regional Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
4,252 mi
6,843 km · 3,695 nm
8h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,252 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 48m 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
- GAD — Northeast Alabama Regional Airport · Gadsden, United States
- LHR — London Heathrow 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 GAD
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAD from LHR?
The flight distance from Gadsden (GAD) to London (LHR) is 4,252 miles (6,843 km, 3,695 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAD to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 48m 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 Gadsden and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Gadsden.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAD to LHR?
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