New York (JFK) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,460
miles
5,569
kilometers
3,007
nautical miles

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

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,460 5,536
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,460 5,536
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,460 5,190
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,460 5,190
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,460 6,920
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,460 5,190
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?

Flights between New York and London follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to LGW route connects New York, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,460 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 New York. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3,460 miles (5,569 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LGW typically take around 7h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,460 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.