LGW
London
United Kingdom
6,648 km
4,131 miles
SPI
Springfield
United States
Distance
6,648 km
4,131 mi / 3,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW SPI
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA Code LGW SPI
ICAO Code EGKK KSPI
City London Springfield
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 202 ft 598 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 39.840000, -89.680000

London (LGW) to Springfield (SPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, United States is 6,648 kilometers (4,131 miles / 3,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 19:56 in London, it's 13:56 in Springfield. 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 Springfield (SPI) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 47° (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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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