GUF
Gulf Shores
United States
7,270 km
4,517 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,270 km
4,517 mi / 3,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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GUF LGW
Airport Name Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GUF LGW
ICAO Code KJKA EGKK
City Gulf Shores London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 17 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 30.290000, -87.670000 51.150000, -0.190000

Gulf Shores (GUF) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 7,270 kilometers (4,517 miles / 3,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 States 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 02:12 in Gulf Shores, it's 08:12 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 Gulf Shores (GUF) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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