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LGW to VER: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Vera Cruz (General Heriberto Jara International Airport)
5,448 mi
8,767 km · 4,734 nm
11h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,448 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 9m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- VER — General Heriberto Jara International Airport · Vera Cruz, Mexico
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 VER
- JAL · El Lencero Airport46 mi away
- TCN · Tehuacan Airport92 mi away
- MTT · Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport127 mi away
- PAZ · El Tajín National Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from VER?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Vera Cruz (VER) is 5,448 miles (8,767 km, 4,734 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to VER?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 9m 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 Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz is 7 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to VER?
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