What is the flight distance between LGW and IAD?

Distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 5931 kilometers or 3686 miles.

Distance From Gatwick Airport to Dulles International Airport (LGW - IAD Distance)

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

Flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Dulles International Airport, Washington, United States is 7 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between London, United Kingdom and Washington, United States?

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Washington (United States) is 5 Hours. Washington time is 5 Hours behind London. It is currently 03:17 in Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 22:17 in Dulles International Airport (IAD).

The flight distance from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 3686 miles. This is equivalent to 5931 kilometers or 3201 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.

5931 kilometers is the distance from Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom to Dulles International Airport, United States.

Flight Duration between London, United Kingdom and Washington, United States

Estimated flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Dulles International Airport, Washington, United States is 7 hours 22 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 • LGW - IAD

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Washington (United States) is 5 Hours.
Current local time in London is 2026-02-22, 03:17:01 GMT and time in Washington is 2026-02-21, 22:17:01 EST.
Washington time is 5 Hours behind London.

Gatwick Airport to Dulles International Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to IAD Flight Path

Location of Gatwick Airport & Dulles International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Washington, United States.

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:	2026-02-22, 03:17:01 GMT
Current weather:	Gatwick Airport 15 day weather forecast

Dulles International Airport
City:	Washington
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAD
ICAO Code:	KIAD
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 38° 56' 40.3'' Longitude: W 77° 27' 20.9''
Current time:	2026-02-21, 22:17:01 EST
Current weather:	Dulles International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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