GFK
Grand Forks
United States
6,469 km
4,020 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,469 km
4,020 mi / 3,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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GFK LGW
Airport Name Grand Forks International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GFK LGW
ICAO Code KGFK EGKK
City Grand Forks London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 845 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 47.950000, -97.170000 51.150000, -0.190000

Grand Forks (GFK) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,469 kilometers (4,020 miles / 3,493 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 14:32 in Grand Forks, it's 20:32 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 Grand Forks (GFK) follows a heading of 309° (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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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