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LGW to HNL: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Honolulu (Daniel K Inouye International Airport)
7,250 mi
11,668 km · 6,300 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,250 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- HNL — Daniel K Inouye International Airport · Honolulu, 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 HNL
- JRF · Kalaeloa Airport9 mi away
- HHI · Wheeler Army Airfield13 mi away
- NGF · Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport13 mi away
- HDH · Dillingham Airfield25 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from HNL?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Honolulu (HNL) is 7,250 miles (11,668 km, 6,300 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to HNL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LGW to HNL?
Nonstop service on LGW–HNL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Honolulu?
Honolulu is 11 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to HNL?
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Why are some LGW to HNL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–HNL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.