CTA to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,938 km (1,204 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to CTA).
How far is it from Catania to London?
The great-circle distance between Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,938 km (1,204 mi, 1,046 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 CTA to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of CTA.
How is the CTA to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written CTA-LGW in IATA codes and LICC-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is CTA (LICC), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| CTA | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LICC | EGKK |
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 39 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #136 | #21 |
LICC 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 163 ft (50 m) higher than CTA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTA to LGW
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP | Air One | ADH | Heron | Active |
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| 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 Catania from London?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 1,938 km (1,204 mi, 1,046 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTA to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between CTA and LGW takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from CTA?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
Which airlines fly CTA to LGW?
6 airlines appear on the CTA-LGW route in the open dataset, including Air One, Alitalia, British Airways.
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