CMI
Champaign/Urbana
United States
6,546 km
4,067 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,546 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMI LGW
Airport Name University Of Illinois/Willard Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code CMI LGW
ICAO Code KCMI EGKK
City Champaign/Urbana London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 755 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 40.040000, -88.280000 51.150000, -0.190000

Champaign/Urbana (CMI) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) in Champaign/Urbana, United States to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,546 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 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 10:53 in Champaign/Urbana, it's 16:53 in London. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Champaign/Urbana (CMI) follows a heading of 297° (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 University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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