Distance From Sheremetyevo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, SVO - LGW Distance

The distance from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1559 miles or 2508 kilometers or 1354 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 Moscow ( Russia ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moscow and London takes around 3 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 3 hours 34 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 • SVO - LGW

Kilometers		2508 km
Statute Miles		1559 miles
Nautical Miles		1354 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 34 minutes

Sheremetyevo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - SVO to LGW Flight Path

Location of Sheremetyevo International Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Moscow, Russia and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SVO - LGW

Time difference between Moscow (Russia) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Moscow.

Location	Local Time
Moscow (Russia)	2026-08-21, 00:17:38 MSK
London (United Kingdom)	2026-08-20, 22:17:38 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

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO / UUEE) Moscow, Russia

Destination

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