LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,824 km
5,483 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
8,824 km
5,483 mi / 4,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW SQA
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code LGW SQA
ICAO Code EGKK KIZA
City London Santa Ynez
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 34.600000, -120.100000

London (LGW) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 8,824 kilometers (5,483 miles / 4,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 08:32 in London, it's 00:32 in Santa Ynez. 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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 34° (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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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