Distance From Edwards Air Force Base to London Gatwick Airport, EDW - LGW Distance

The distance from Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5395 miles or 8682 kilometers or 4685 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 Edwards ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edwards and London takes around 12 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, United States to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 24 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 • EDW - LGW

Kilometers		8682 km
Statute Miles		5395 miles
Nautical Miles		4685 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 24 minutes

Edwards Air Force Base to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - EDW to LGW Flight Path

Location of Edwards Air Force Base & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Edwards to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • EDW - LGW

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

Location	Local Time
Edwards (United States)	2026-03-17, 22:15:58 PDT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-18, 05:15:58 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

Edwards Air Force Base (EDW / KEDW) Edwards, United States

Destination

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