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LGW to YWS: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome)
4,674 mi
7,522 km · 4,062 nm
9h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,674 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 38m 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
- YWS — Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome · Whistler, 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 YWS
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport66 mi away
- YSE · Squamish Airport27 mi away
- CXH · Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome59 mi away
- YPW · Powell River Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from YWS?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Whistler (YWS) is 4,674 miles (7,522 km, 4,062 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to YWS?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 38m 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 Whistler?
Whistler is 8 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to YWS?
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