London (LGW) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,026
miles
6,478
kilometers
3,498
nautical miles

🕐 8h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (304°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,026 6,442
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,026 6,442
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,026 6,039
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,026 6,039
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,026 8,052
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,026 6,039
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 London and Minneapolis earns you 8,052 base miles - that's 32% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to MSP route connects London, United Kingdom with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,026 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 304° from London. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

🛬 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 4,026 miles (6,478 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to MSP typically take around 8h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,026 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.