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LGW to YCD: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport)
4,759 mi
7,660 km · 4,136 nm
9h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,759 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 48m 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
- YCD — Nanaimo Airport · Nanaimo, Canada
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 YCD
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport32 mi away
- ZNA · Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport10 mi away
- YGG · Ganges Seaplane Base22 mi away
- YYJ · Victoria International Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from YCD?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 4,759 miles (7,660 km, 4,136 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to YCD?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 48m 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 Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 8 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to YCD?
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