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SDU to LGW: distance & flight time
Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,744 mi
9,244 km · 4,991 nm
11h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,744 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SDU — Santos Dumont Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- 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 SDU
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport22 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base35 mi away
- CFB · Cabo Frio Airport69 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 SDU from LGW?
The flight distance from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to London (LGW) is 5,744 miles (9,244 km, 4,991 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDU to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 44m 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 Rio De Janeiro and London?
London is 4 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDU to LGW?
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