Distance From Shaw Air Force Base to London Gatwick Airport, SSC - LGW Distance

The distance from Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 4040 miles or 6501 kilometers or 3508 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 Sumter ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sumter and London takes around 9 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, United States to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 9 hours 17 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 • SSC - LGW

Kilometers		6501 km
Statute Miles		4040 miles
Nautical Miles		3508 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 17 minutes

Shaw Air Force Base to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - SSC to LGW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SSC - LGW

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

Location	Local Time
Sumter (United States)	2026-06-15, 01:28:44 EDT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-06-15, 06:28:44 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

Shaw Air Force Base (SSC / KSSC) Sumter, United States

Destination

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