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LGW to NZJ: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Santa Ana (El Toro Marine Corps Air Station)
5,460 mi
8,787 km · 4,744 nm
11h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,460 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 10m 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
- NZJ — El Toro Marine Corps Air Station · Santa Ana, 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 NZJ
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport43 mi away
- SNA · John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport8 mi away
- FUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport20 mi away
- CNO · Chino Airport21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from NZJ?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Santa Ana (NZJ) is 5,460 miles (8,787 km, 4,744 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to NZJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 10m 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 Santa Ana?
Santa Ana is 8 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to NZJ?
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