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SEE to LGW: distance & flight time
El Cajon (Gillespie Field) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,483 mi
8,824 km · 4,765 nm
11h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,483 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 13m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SEE — Gillespie Field · El Cajon, 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 SEE
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 SEE from LGW?
The flight distance from El Cajon (SEE) to London (LGW) is 5,483 miles (8,824 km, 4,765 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEE to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 13m 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 El Cajon and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of El Cajon.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEE to LGW?
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