Distance From West Point Island Landing Strip to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from West Point Island Landing Strip () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 7913 miles or 12735 kilometers or 6872 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 West Point Island ( Falkland Islands ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Point Island and London takes around 18 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West Point Island Landing Strip, West Point Island, Falkland Islands to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 18 hours 11 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		12735 km
Statute Miles		7913 miles
Nautical Miles		6872 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 11 minutes

West Point Island Landing Strip to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between West Point Island, Falkland Islands and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between West Point Island, Falkland Islands and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between West Point Island (Falkland Islands) and London (United Kingdom) is 3 Hours.
London time is 3 Hours ahead of West Point Island.

Location	Local Time
West Point Island (Falkland Islands)	2026-03-20, 19:10:11 -03
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-20, 22:10:11 GMT

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

West Point Island Landing Strip ( / ) West Point Island, Falkland Islands

Destination

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