CFU to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,016 km (1,253 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to CFU).
How far is it from Kerkyra (Corfu) to London?
The great-circle distance between Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,016 km (1,253 mi, 1,089 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 CFU to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of CFU.
How is the CFU to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written CFU-LGW in IATA codes and LGKR-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport is CFU (LGKR), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| CFU | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LGKR | EGKK |
| Country | Greece | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 6 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #304 | #21 |
LGKR 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 196 ft (60 m) higher than CFU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CFU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | 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 Kerkyra (Corfu) from London?
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 2,016 km (1,253 mi, 1,089 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CFU to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between CFU and LGW takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from CFU?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU).
Which airlines fly CFU to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the CFU-LGW route in the open dataset, including Transavia France, easyJet.
Related routes
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