LFT
Lafayette
United States
7,560 km
4,697 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,560 km
4,697 mi / 4,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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LFT LGW
Airport Name Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code LFT LGW
ICAO Code KLFT EGKK
City Lafayette London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 42 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -91.990000 51.150000, -0.190000

Lafayette (LFT) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 7,560 kilometers (4,697 miles / 4,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 00:38 in Lafayette, it's 06:38 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 Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 291° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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