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TUS to LGW: distance & flight time
Tucson (Tucson International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,317 mi
8,557 km · 4,620 nm
10h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,317 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 54m 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
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, 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 TUS
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base5 mi away
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport26 mi away
- MZJ · Pinal Airpark35 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport49 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 TUS from LGW?
The flight distance from Tucson (TUS) to London (LGW) is 5,317 miles (8,557 km, 4,620 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TUS to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 54m 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 Tucson and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of Tucson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TUS to LGW?
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