Distance From Raleigh Durham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, RDU - LGW Distance

The distance from Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3881 miles or 6245 kilometers or 3370 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 Raleigh/Durham ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

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

Estimated flight time from Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, 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 • RDU - LGW

Kilometers		6245 km
Statute Miles		3881 miles
Nautical Miles		3370 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 55 minutes

Raleigh Durham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - RDU to LGW Flight Path

Location of Raleigh Durham International Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Raleigh/Durham to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Raleigh/Durham, United States and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDU - LGW

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

Location	Local Time
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-09-11, 17:48:22 EDT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-09-11, 22:48:22 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

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States

Destination

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