London (LGW) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 25
miles
41
kilometers
22
nautical miles

🕐 33 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NW (332°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
25 40
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
25 40
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
25 38
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
25 38
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
25 50
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
25 38
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 short regional flight of 25 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to LHR route connects London, United Kingdom with London, United Kingdom. This short-haul flight covers 25 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United Kingdom. The flight follows a NW bearing of 332° from London.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 25 miles (41 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to LHR typically take around 33 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 25 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.