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VER to LGW: distance & flight time
Vera Cruz (General Heriberto Jara International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,448 mi
8,767 km · 4,734 nm
11h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,448 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VER — General Heriberto Jara International Airport · Vera Cruz, Mexico
- 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 VER
- JAL · El Lencero Airport46 mi away
- TCN · Tehuacan Airport92 mi away
- MTT · Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport127 mi away
- PAZ · El Tajín National Airport130 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 VER from LGW?
The flight distance from Vera Cruz (VER) to London (LGW) is 5,448 miles (8,767 km, 4,734 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VER to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 9m 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 Vera Cruz and London?
London is 7 hours ahead of Vera Cruz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VER to LGW?
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