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LGW to IKB: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → North Wilkesboro (Wilkes County Airport)
3,959 mi
6,372 km · 3,441 nm
8h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,959 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 14m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- IKB — Wilkes County Airport · North Wilkesboro, 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 IKB
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport70 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport33 mi away
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport37 mi away
- MRN · Foothills Regional Airport40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from IKB?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) is 3,959 miles (6,372 km, 3,441 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to IKB?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 14m 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 North Wilkesboro?
North Wilkesboro is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to IKB?
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