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LGW to VUP: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Valledupar (Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport)
4,926 mi
7,927 km · 4,280 nm
10h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,926 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 7m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- VUP — Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport · Valledupar, Colombia
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 VUP
- MCJ · Jorge Isaac Airport75 mi away
- RCH · Almirante Padilla Airport79 mi away
- SMR · Simón Bolívar International Airport82 mi away
- MAR · La Chinita International Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from VUP?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Valledupar (VUP) is 4,926 miles (7,927 km, 4,280 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to VUP?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 7m 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 VUP?
Nonstop service on LGW–VUP 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 10h 7m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Valledupar?
Valledupar is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to VUP?
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Why are some LGW to VUP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–VUP 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.