Baltimore (BWI) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,643
miles
5,863
kilometers
3,166
nautical miles

🕐 7h 26m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (50°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,643 5,829
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,643 5,829
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,643 5,465
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,643 5,465
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,643 7,286
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,643 5,465
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?

This long-haul flight covers 3,643 miles across 8 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BWI to LGW route connects Baltimore, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,643 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 50° from Baltimore. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, United States.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3,643 miles (5,863 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to LGW typically take around 7h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,643 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.