BCN to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,109 km (689 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to BCN).
How far is it from Barcelona to London?
The great-circle distance between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,109 km (689 mi, 599 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 BCN to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly north of BCN.
How is the BCN to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written BCN-LGW in IATA codes and LEBL-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is BCN (LEBL), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| BCN | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LEBL | EGKK |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 12 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #13 | #21 |
LEBL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 190 ft (58 m) higher than BCN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BCN to LGW
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
| VY | Formosa Airlines | FOS | - | Active |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | 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 Barcelona from London?
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 1,109 km (689 mi, 599 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BCN to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between BCN and LGW takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from BCN?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly north of Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
Which airlines fly BCN to LGW?
5 airlines appear on the BCN-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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