LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,848 km
5,498 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,848 km
5,498 mi / 4,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW SDM
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code LGW SDM
ICAO Code EGKK KSDM
City London San Diego
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 32.570000, -116.980000

London (LGW) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 8,848 kilometers (5,498 miles / 4,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 21:48 in London, it's 13:48 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SDM) 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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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