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IKK to LGW: distance & flight time
Kankakee (Greater Kankakee Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,002 mi
6,441 km · 3,478 nm
8h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,002 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 19m 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
- IKK — Greater Kankakee Airport · Kankakee, 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 IKK
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport63 mi away
- JOT · Joliet Regional Airport35 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport36 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport39 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 IKK from LGW?
The flight distance from Kankakee (IKK) to London (LGW) is 4,002 miles (6,441 km, 3,478 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IKK to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 19m 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 Kankakee and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Kankakee.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IKK to LGW?
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