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LGW to PHL: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
3,554 mi
5,719 km · 3,088 nm
7h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,554 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 26m 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
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from PHL?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 3,554 miles (5,719 km, 3,088 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 26m 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to PHL?
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