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STS to LGW: distance & flight time
Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,339 mi
8,593 km · 4,640 nm
10h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,339 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 56m 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
- STS — Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport · Santa Rosa, 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 STS
- SFO · San Francisco International Airport66 mi away
- NOT · Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field29 mi away
- APC · Napa County Airport35 mi away
- UKI · Ukiah Municipal Airport47 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 STS from LGW?
The flight distance from Santa Rosa (STS) to London (LGW) is 5,339 miles (8,593 km, 4,640 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from STS to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 56m 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 Santa Rosa and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of Santa Rosa.
What is the cheapest way to fly from STS to LGW?
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