Seattle to London (BFI–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

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Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,806 mi 9h 8m nonstop +8h ahead

BFI–LGW had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,806 miles in 9h 8m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFI–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
92
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
London is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.
BFI: PDT · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,806 mi / 7,735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

BFI–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to London route.
Route details
Distance4,806 mi / 7,735 km
Flight time9h 8m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to London Gatwick Airport take about 9h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 4,806 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BFI to LGW: TUI Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 9h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
London is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFI to LGW

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BFI to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to LGW is about 9 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,806 miles (7,735 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.