What is the flight distance between LGW and JFK?

Distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5569 kilometers or 3461 miles.

Distance From Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (LGW - JFK Distance)

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

Flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 6 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions.

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

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and New York (United States) is 5 Hours. New York time is 5 Hours behind London. It is currently 22:00 in Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 17:00 in John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

The flight distance from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 3461 miles. This is equivalent to 5569 kilometers or 3005 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.

5569 kilometers is the distance from Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom to John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States.

Flight Duration between London, United Kingdom and New York, United States

Estimated flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 6 hours 55 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 - JFK

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and New York (United States) is 5 Hours.
Current local time in London is 2025-05-03, 22:00:41 BST and time in New York is 2025-05-03, 17:00:41 EDT.
New York time is 5 Hours behind London.

Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to JFK Flight Path

Location of Gatwick Airport & John F. Kennedy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and New York, 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:	2025-05-03, 22:00:41 BST
Current weather:	Gatwick Airport 15 day weather forecast

John F. Kennedy International Airport
City:	New York
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	JFK
ICAO Code:	KJFK
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 40° 38' 23.1'' Longitude: W 73° 46' 44.1''
Current time:	2025-05-03, 17:00:41 EDT
Current weather:	John F. Kennedy International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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