Distance From Desert Center Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Desert Center Airport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5377 miles or 8653 kilometers or 4669 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 Desert Center ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Desert Center and London takes around 12 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Desert Center Airport, Desert Center, United States to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 21 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		8653 km
Statute Miles		5377 miles
Nautical Miles		4669 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 21 minutes

Desert Center Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Desert Center, United States and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Desert Center, United States and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Desert Center (United States) and London (United Kingdom) is 7 Hours.
London time is 7 Hours ahead of Desert Center.

Location	Local Time
Desert Center (United States)	2026-03-19, 19:45:37 PDT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-20, 02:45:37 GMT

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

Desert Center Airport ( / CN64) Desert Center, United States

Destination

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