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LGW to PYM: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Plymouth (Plymouth Municipal Airport)
3,281 mi
5,281 km · 2,851 nm
6h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,281 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 54m 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
- PYM — Plymouth Municipal Airport · Plymouth, 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 PYM
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from PYM?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Plymouth (PYM) is 3,281 miles (5,281 km, 2,851 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to PYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 54m 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 Plymouth?
Plymouth is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to PYM?
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