LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,747 km
5,435 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
8,747 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW RAL
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code LGW RAL
ICAO Code EGKK KRAL
City London Riverside
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 33.950000, -117.450000

London (LGW) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 8,747 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 07:38 in London, it's 23:38 in Riverside. 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 Riverside (RAL) 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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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