BUD to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,465 km (910 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to BUD).
How far is it from Budapest to London?
The great-circle distance between Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,465 km (910 mi, 791 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 BUD to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of BUD.
How is the BUD to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written BUD-LGW in IATA codes and LHBP-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is BUD (LHBP), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| BUD | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LHBP | EGKK |
| Country | Hungary | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 495 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #170 | #21 |
LHBP 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 293 ft (89 m) lower than BUD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BUD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
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 Budapest from London?
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 1,465 km (910 mi, 791 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BUD to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between BUD and LGW takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from BUD?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
Which airlines fly BUD to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the BUD-LGW route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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