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LGW to FOD: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport)
4,171 mi
6,713 km · 3,625 nm
8h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,171 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 39m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- FOD — Fort Dodge Regional Airport · Fort Dodge, United States
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 FOD
- MCW · Mason City Municipal Airport60 mi away
- SPW · Spencer Municipal Airport66 mi away
- DSM · Des Moines International Airport75 mi away
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from FOD?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 4,171 miles (6,713 km, 3,625 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to FOD?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 39m 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 Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to FOD?
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