ANU to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 6,564 km (4,079 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to ANU).
How far is it from Osbourn to London?
The great-circle distance between V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 6,564 km (4,079 mi, 3,544 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ANU to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northeast of ANU.
How is the ANU to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written ANU-LGW in IATA codes and TAPA-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. V. C. Bird International Airport is ANU (TAPA), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| ANU | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | V. C. Bird International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | TAPA | EGKK |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #421 | #21 |
TAPA starts with T, the ICAO prefix for the Caribbean; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 140 ft (43 m) higher than ANU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ANU to LGW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Osbourn from London?
V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 6,564 km (4,079 mi, 3,544 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ANU to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between ANU and LGW takes about 8h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from ANU?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northeast of V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU).
Which airlines fly ANU to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the ANU-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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