LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,768 km
5,448 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,768 km
5,448 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LGW WHP
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code LGW WHP
ICAO Code EGKK KWHP
City London Los Angeles
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 202 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 34.260000, -118.410000

London (LGW) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,768 kilometers (5,448 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 09:51 in London, it's 01:51 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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