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MCW to LGW: distance & flight time
Mason City (Mason City Municipal Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,111 mi
6,616 km · 3,572 nm
8h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,111 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport · Mason City, United States
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCW
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport37 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport60 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport63 mi away
- RST · Rochester International Airport67 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCW from LGW?
The flight distance from Mason City (MCW) to London (LGW) is 4,111 miles (6,616 km, 3,572 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCW to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 32m 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 Mason City and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Mason City.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCW to LGW?
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