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SEM to LGW: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,387 mi
7,061 km · 3,812 nm
9h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,387 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 4m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from LGW?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to London (LGW) is 4,387 miles (7,061 km, 3,812 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 4m 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 Selma and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to LGW?
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