LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,655 km
5,378 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
8,655 km
5,378 mi / 4,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW RHV
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code LGW RHV
ICAO Code EGKK KRHV
City London San Jose
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 37.330000, -121.820000

London (LGW) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 8,655 kilometers (5,378 miles / 4,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 United States. 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 21:44 in London, it's 13:44 in San Jose. With a 8-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 San Jose (RHV) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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