What is the flight distance between BED and LGW?

Distance between Hanscom Field (BED) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5281 kilometers or 3282 miles.

Distance From Hanscom Field to Gatwick Airport (BED - LGW Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from BED to LGW?

Flight time from Hanscom Field, Bedford/Hanscom, United States to Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 6 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between Bedford/Hanscom, United States and London, United Kingdom?

Time difference between Bedford/Hanscom (United States) and London (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours. London time is 5 Hours ahead of Bedford/Hanscom. It is currently 09:04 in Hanscom Field (BED) and 14:04 in Gatwick Airport (LGW).

The flight distance from Hanscom Field (BED) to Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3282 miles. This is equivalent to 5281 kilometers or 2850 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

5281 kilometers is the distance from Hanscom Field, United States to Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom.

Flight Duration between Bedford/Hanscom, United States and London, United Kingdom

Estimated flight time from Hanscom Field, Bedford/Hanscom, United States to Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 6 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BED - LGW

Time difference between Bedford/Hanscom (United States) and London (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours.
Current local time in Bedford/Hanscom is 2025-12-05, 09:04:36 EST and time in London is 2025-12-05, 14:04:36 GMT.
London time is 5 Hours ahead of Bedford/Hanscom.

Hanscom Field to Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - BED to LGW Flight Path

Location of Hanscom Field & Gatwick Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bedford/Hanscom, United States and London, United Kingdom.

Hanscom Field
City:	Bedford/Hanscom
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BED
ICAO Code:	KBED
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 42° 28' 11.8'' Longitude: W 71° 17' 20.5''
Current time:	2025-12-05, 09:04:36 EST
Current weather:	Hanscom Field 15 day weather forecast

Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 51° 8' 53.2'' Longitude: W 0° 11' 25''
Current time:	2025-12-05, 14:04:36 GMT
Current weather:	Gatwick Airport 15 day weather forecast
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