LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,659 km
5,380 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
8,659 km
5,380 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW SQL
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code LGW SQL
ICAO Code EGKK KSQL
City London San Carlos
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 37.510000, -122.250000

London (LGW) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 8,659 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 14:00 in London, it's 06:00 in San Carlos. 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 Carlos (SQL) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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