LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,759 km
5,442 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
8,759 km
5,442 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW NJK
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code LGW NJK
ICAO Code EGKK KNJK
City London El Centro
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 32.800000, -115.700000

London (LGW) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 8,759 kilometers (5,442 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 21:13 in London, it's 13:13 in El Centro. 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 El Centro (NJK) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 35° (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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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