ILF
Ilford
Canada
5,803 km
3,606 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,803 km
3,606 mi / 3,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Winnipeg
Heading
52°
northeast

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ILF LGW
Airport Name Ilford Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code ILF LGW
ICAO Code CZBD EGKK
City Ilford London
Country Canada United Kingdom
Timezone America/Winnipeg Europe/London
Elevation 642 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 56.060000, -95.610000 51.150000, -0.190000

Ilford (ILF) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilford Airport (ILF) in Ilford, Canada to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 5,803 kilometers (3,606 miles / 3,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Canada 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 12:47 in Ilford, it's 18:47 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 Ilford (ILF) follows a heading of 315° (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 Ilford Airport (ILF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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