Distance From El Mercurio Heliport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from El Mercurio Heliport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 7230 miles or 11636 kilometers or 6279 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 Santiago ( Chile ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and London takes around 16 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Mercurio Heliport, Santiago, Chile to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 16 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		11636 km
Statute Miles		7230 miles
Nautical Miles		6279 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 37 minutes

El Mercurio Heliport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

Location of El Mercurio Heliport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santiago to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Chile and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Santiago (Chile) and London (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours.
London time is 5 Hours ahead of Santiago.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Chile)	2026-06-18, 08:01:30 -04
London (United Kingdom)	2026-06-18, 13:01:30 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

El Mercurio Heliport ( / SHEM) Santiago, Chile

Destination

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