BFR
Bedford
United States
6,521 km
4,052 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,521 km
4,052 mi / 3,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
47°
northeast

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BFR LGW
Airport Name Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code BFR LGW
ICAO Code KBFR EGKK
City Bedford London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Europe/London
Elevation 727 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -86.450000 51.150000, -0.190000

Bedford (BFR) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,521 kilometers (4,052 miles / 3,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Bedford, it's 23:59 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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