Distance From Ankeny Regional Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Ankeny Regional Airport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 4190 miles or 6742 kilometers or 3638 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ankeny ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankeny and London takes around 9 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ankeny Regional Airport, Ankeny, United States to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 9 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LGW

Kilometers		6742 km
Statute Miles		4190 miles
Nautical Miles		3638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 37 minutes

Ankeny Regional Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

Location of Ankeny Regional Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ankeny to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ankeny, United States and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Ankeny (United States) and London (United Kingdom) is 6 Hours.
London time is 6 Hours ahead of Ankeny.

Location	Local Time
Ankeny (United States)	2026-09-16, 22:23:11 CDT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-09-17, 04:23:11 BST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ankeny Regional Airport ( / KIKV) Ankeny, United States

Destination

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom