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LGW to HWD: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Hayward (Hayward Executive Airport)
5,368 mi
8,639 km · 4,665 nm
11h
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,368 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- HWD — Hayward Executive Airport · Hayward, 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 HWD
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from HWD?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Hayward (HWD) is 5,368 miles (8,639 km, 4,665 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to HWD?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 Hayward?
Hayward is 8 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to HWD?
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