Distance From Island Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Island Airport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3885 miles or 6252 kilometers or 3374 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 Chesapeake ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chesapeake and London takes around 8 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Island Airport, Chesapeake, United States to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 8 hours 55 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		6252 km
Statute Miles		3885 miles
Nautical Miles		3374 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 55 minutes

Island Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

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

Location	Local Time
Chesapeake (United States)	2026-06-21, 22:40:03 EDT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-06-22, 03:40:03 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

Island Airport ( / WV08) Chesapeake, United States

Destination

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