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LGW to SCL: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Santiago (Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport)
7,238 mi
11,648 km · 6,289 nm
14h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,238 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 39m gate to gate, flying southwest. 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
- SCL — Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport · Santiago, Chile
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 SCL
- KNA · Viña del mar Airport50 mi away
- QRC · De La Independencia Airport54 mi away
- MDZ · El Plumerillo Airport122 mi away
- TLX · Panguilemo Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from SCL?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Santiago (SCL) is 7,238 miles (11,648 km, 6,289 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to SCL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 39m 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 Santiago?
Santiago is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to SCL?
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