Newark (EWR) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,474
miles
5,591
kilometers
3,019
nautical miles

🕐 7h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,474 5,558
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,474 5,558
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,474 5,211
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,474 5,211
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,474 6,948
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,474 5,211
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?

When you land in London, your watch will be 5 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to LGW route connects Newark, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,474 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 52° from Newark. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3,474 miles (5,591 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to LGW typically take around 7h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,474 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.