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LGW to EOH: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Medellin (Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport)
5,253 mi
8,453 km · 4,564 nm
10h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,253 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 46m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- EOH — Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport · Medellin, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near EOH
- MDE · Jose Maria Córdova International Airport12 mi away
- OTU · Otu Airport81 mi away
- UIB · El Caraño Airport81 mi away
- PAL · German Olano Air Base82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from EOH?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Medellin (EOH) is 5,253 miles (8,453 km, 4,564 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to EOH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 46m 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 London and Medellin?
Medellin is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to EOH?
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