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GIF to LGW: distance & flight time
Winter Haven (Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,381 mi
7,051 km · 3,807 nm
9h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,381 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 3m 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
- GIF — Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field · Winter Haven, 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 GIF
- MCO · Orlando International Airport37 mi away
- TPA · Tampa International Airport48 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport8 mi away
- LAL · Lakeland Linder International Airport17 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 GIF from LGW?
The flight distance from Winter Haven (GIF) to London (LGW) is 4,381 miles (7,051 km, 3,807 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GIF to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 3m 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 Winter Haven and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Winter Haven.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GIF to LGW?
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