London to Atlanta flight distance & time (LGW-ATL)
How far is London from Atlanta by plane? The great circle distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 6,806 km / 3,675 nm, about 8h 9m flight time, with an initial heading of 289° (WNW).
| From | London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London, GB |
|---|---|
| To | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, US |
| Distance | 6,806 km · 3,675 nm · 4,229 mi |
| Initial heading | 289° (WNW) |
Airlines on this route
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly LGW to ATL nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Bristol 175 Britannia | 3,709 nm / 6,869 km |
| Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter / KC-97 Stratotanker | 3,736 nm / 6,919 km |
| McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender | 3,797 nm / 7,032 km |
| Boeing 757-200 | 3,900 nm / 7,223 km |
| Vickers 667 Valiant | 3,910 nm / 7,241 km |
| Aerospatiale / BAC Concorde | 3,915 nm / 7,251 km |
| Aerospatiale / BAC Concorde | 3,915 nm / 7,251 km |
| Handley Page H.P.80 Victor | 3,974 nm / 7,360 km |
| Boeing 737-800 | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| AVRO 698 Vulcan | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Boeing E-3 Sentry | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Douglas DC-7 | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Boeing 747-400 LCF Large Cargo Freighter (Dreamlifter) | 4,200 nm / 7,778 km |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream IV (G300 / G350 / G400 / G450) | 4,222 nm / 7,819 km |
| Dassault Falcon 900 | 4,233 nm / 7,840 km |
| Martin JRM Mars | 4,320 nm / 8,001 km |
| Dassault-Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic | 4,320 nm / 8,001 km |
| Dassault-Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic | 4,320 nm / 8,001 km |
| Boeing 737-700 | 4,400 nm / 8,149 km |
| Boeing 737-600 | 4,500 nm / 8,334 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is London from Atlanta?
- The great circle distance between London and Atlanta is 6,806 km (3,675 nm / 4,229 mi).
- How long is the flight from London to Atlanta?
- A direct flight from LGW to ATL takes about 8h 9m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from London to Atlanta?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.