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LGW to SAN: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
5,496 mi
8,844 km · 4,776 nm
11h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,496 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 15m 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from SAN?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to San Diego (SAN) is 5,496 miles (8,844 km, 4,776 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 15m 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 San Diego?
San Diego is 8 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to SAN?
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