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Flight Distance from London (LGW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGWEGKK
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Great Circle Path
8,798 km5,467 miles • 4,751 NM
Destination Airport
KLAXLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Direct Distance
8,798 km
5,467 Statute Miles
4,751 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 51m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
792 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
312° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 51m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 4m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 25m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
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