DBV to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,690 km (1,050 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to DBV).
How far is it from Dubrovnik to London?
The great-circle distance between Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,690 km (1,050 mi, 912 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 DBV to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of DBV.
How is the DBV to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written DBV-LGW in IATA codes and LDDU-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport is DBV (LDDU), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| DBV | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LDDU | EGKK |
| Country | Croatia | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 527 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #267 | #21 |
LDDU 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 325 ft (99 m) lower than DBV, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DBV to LGW
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | 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 Dubrovnik from London?
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 1,690 km (1,050 mi, 912 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DBV to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between DBV and LGW takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from DBV?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV).
Which airlines fly DBV to LGW?
5 airlines appear on the DBV-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France.
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