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LGW to VNT: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Ventspils (Ventspils International Airport)
971 mi
1,562 km · 844 nm
2h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
971 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- VNT — Ventspils International Airport · Ventspils, Latvia
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 VNT
- LPX · Liepāja International Airport60 mi away
- URE · Kuressaare Airport70 mi away
- RIX · Riga International Airport96 mi away
- PLQ · Palanga International Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from VNT?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Ventspils (VNT) is 971 miles (1,562 km, 844 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to VNT?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LGW to VNT?
Nonstop service on LGW–VNT depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Ventspils?
Ventspils is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to VNT?
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Why are some LGW to VNT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–VNT tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.