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PYM to LGW: distance & flight time
Plymouth (Plymouth Municipal Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,281 mi
5,281 km · 2,851 nm
6h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,281 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 54m 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
- PYM — Plymouth Municipal Airport · Plymouth, 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 PYM
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 PYM from LGW?
The flight distance from Plymouth (PYM) to London (LGW) is 3,281 miles (5,281 km, 2,851 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PYM to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 54m 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 Plymouth and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Plymouth.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PYM to LGW?
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