CPH to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 984 km (611 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to London?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 984 km (611 mi, 531 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 CPH to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly southwest of CPH.
How is the CPH to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-LGW in IATA codes and EKCH-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| CPH | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | EGKK |
| Country | Denmark | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #21 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 185 ft (56 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH 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 Copenhagen from London?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 984 km (611 mi, 531 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and LGW takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from CPH?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly southwest of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the CPH-LGW route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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