LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,278 km
5,144 miles
NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Distance
8,278 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW NLD
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Quetzalcoatl International Airport
IATA Code LGW NLD
ICAO Code EGKK MMNL
City London Nuevo Laredo
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 202 ft 484 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 27.440000, -99.570000

London (LGW) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 8,278 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Kingdom with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in London, it's 20:32 in Nuevo Laredo. 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 Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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