London (LGW) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,281
miles
8,500
kilometers
4,589
nautical miles

🕐 10h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (307°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,281 8,450
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,281 8,450
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,281 7,922
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,281 7,922
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,281 10,562
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,281 7,922
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 London and Phoenix 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 LGW to PHX route connects London, United Kingdom with Phoenix, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,281 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 307° from London. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

🛬 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 5,281 miles (8,500 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to PHX typically take around 10h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,281 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.