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LGW to RDR: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Red River (Grand Forks Air Force Base)
4,027 mi
6,481 km · 3,500 nm
8h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,027 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 22m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- RDR — Grand Forks Air Force Base · Red River, 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 RDR
- GFK · Grand Forks International Airport10 mi away
- TVF · Thief River Falls Regional Airport57 mi away
- PMB · Pembina Municipal Airport68 mi away
- DVL · Devils Lake Regional Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from RDR?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Red River (RDR) is 4,027 miles (6,481 km, 3,500 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to RDR?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 22m 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 Red River?
Red River is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to RDR?
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