CHQ to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,603 km (1,617 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to CHQ).
How far is it from Souda to London?
The great-circle distance between Chania International Airport (CHQ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,603 km (1,617 mi, 1,405 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 CHQ to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of CHQ.
How is the CHQ to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written CHQ-LGW in IATA codes and LGSA-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chania International Airport is CHQ (LGSA), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| CHQ | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chania International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LGSA | EGKK |
| Country | Greece | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 490 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #337 | #21 |
LGSA 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 288 ft (88 m) lower than CHQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHQ 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 Souda from London?
Chania International Airport (CHQ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 2,603 km (1,617 mi, 1,405 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHQ to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between CHQ and LGW takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from CHQ?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Chania International Airport (CHQ).
Which airlines fly CHQ to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the CHQ-LGW route in the open dataset, including Transavia France, easyJet.
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