LAS to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 8,433 km (5,240 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to LAS).
How far is it from Las Vegas to London?
The great-circle distance between Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 8,433 km (5,240 mi, 4,553 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAS to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northeast of LAS.
How is the LAS to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written LAS-LGW in IATA codes and KLAS-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Harry Reid International Airport is LAS (KLAS), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| LAS | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Harry Reid International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAS | EGKK |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 2,181 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #47 | #21 |
KLAS starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 1,979 ft (603 m) lower than LAS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAS to LGW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Las Vegas from London?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 8,433 km (5,240 mi, 4,553 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAS to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between LAS and LGW takes about 11h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from LAS?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northeast of Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
Which airlines fly LAS to LGW?
3 airlines appear on the LAS-LGW route in the open dataset, including Finnair, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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