Atlanta (ATL) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,219
miles
6,790
kilometers
3,666
nautical miles

🕐 8h 32m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (45°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,219 6,750
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,219 6,750
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,219 6,329
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,219 6,329
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,219 8,438
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,219 6,329
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Atlanta and London earns you 8,438 base miles - that's 34% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to LGW route connects Atlanta, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,219 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 45° from Atlanta. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4,219 miles (6,790 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to LGW typically take around 8h 32m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,219 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.