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LGW to TUS: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Tucson (Tucson International Airport)
5,317 mi
8,557 km · 4,620 nm
10h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,317 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 54m 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
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, 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 TUS
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base5 mi away
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport26 mi away
- MZJ · Pinal Airpark35 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from TUS?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Tucson (TUS) is 5,317 miles (8,557 km, 4,620 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to TUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Tucson?
Tucson is 8 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to TUS?
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