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YXU to LGW: distance & flight time
London (London Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,654 mi
5,880 km · 3,175 nm
7h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,654 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YXU — London Airport · London, Canada
- 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 YXU
- YQS · St Thomas Municipal Airport18 mi away
- YCE · Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome25 mi away
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport88 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo 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 YXU from LGW?
The flight distance from London (YXU) to London (LGW) is 3,654 miles (5,880 km, 3,175 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YXU to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 38m 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 London and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YXU to LGW?
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