LGW
London
United Kingdom
7,770 km
4,828 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
7,770 km
4,828 mi / 4,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW TIW
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code LGW TIW
ICAO Code EGKK KTIW
City London Tacoma
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 47.270000, -122.580000

London (LGW) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 7,770 kilometers (4,828 miles / 4,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 06:08 in London, it's 22:08 in Tacoma. 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 Tacoma (TIW) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 34° (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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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