# Distance from London (LGW) to Knob Noster (SZL)

> 6,972 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,972 km / 4,332 mi / 3,765 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 02:30 in London, it's 20:30 in Knob Noster)
- **Elevation difference**: 669 ft (SZL is higher 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

### [Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szl-knob-noster-whiteman-afb-airport/1ef266df-3a32-6db6-8501-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Knob Noster, United States
- ICAO: KSZL
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 38.730000, -93.550000
- Elevation: 871 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 02:30 in London, it's 20:30 in Knob Noster.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szl-knob-noster-whiteman-afb-airport/1ef266df-3a32-6db6-8501-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)