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NIP to LGW: distance & flight time
Jacksonville (Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,271 mi
6,873 km · 3,711 nm
8h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,271 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NIP — Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) · Jacksonville, 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 NIP
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 NIP from LGW?
The flight distance from Jacksonville (NIP) to London (LGW) is 4,271 miles (6,873 km, 3,711 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NIP to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 50m 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 Jacksonville and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Jacksonville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NIP to LGW?
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