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SAT to LGW: distance & flight time
San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,990 mi
8,031 km · 4,336 nm
10h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,990 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 15m 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
- SAT — San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, 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 SAT
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base11 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base12 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport14 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport66 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 SAT from LGW?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to London (LGW) is 4,990 miles (8,031 km, 4,336 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAT to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 15m 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 San Antonio and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAT to LGW?
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