Distance From Palmerston North Airport to London Gatwick Airport, PMR - LGW Distance

The distance from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 11662 miles or 18768 kilometers or 10127 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 Palmerston North ( New Zealand ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmerston North and London takes around 26 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palmerston North Airport, Palmerston North, New Zealand to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 26 hours 48 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 • PMR - LGW

Kilometers		18768 km
Statute Miles		11662 miles
Nautical Miles		10127 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 48 minutes

Palmerston North Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - PMR to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palmerston North, New Zealand and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Palmerston North, New Zealand and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PMR - LGW

Time difference between Palmerston North (New Zealand) and London (United Kingdom) is 11 Hours.
London time is 11 Hours behind Palmerston North.

Location	Local Time
Palmerston North (New Zealand)	2026-06-22, 09:20:32 NZST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-06-21, 22:20:32 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

Palmerston North Airport (PMR / NZPM) Palmerston North, New Zealand

Destination

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