# Distance from London (LGW) to Norfolk (ORF)

> 5,997 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,997 km / 3,726 mi / 3,238 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 17:16 in London, it's 12:16 in Norfolk)
- **Elevation difference**: 176 ft (ORF is lower than LGW)

## Airports

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

### [Norfolk International Airport (ORF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/orf-norfolk-norfolk-international-airport/1ef266df-311d-6c8a-a654-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Norfolk, United States
- ICAO: KORF
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 36.890000, -76.200000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:16 in London, it's 12:16 in Norfolk.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Norfolk International Airport (ORF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/orf-norfolk-norfolk-international-airport/1ef266df-311d-6c8a-a654-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)