DME to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,543 km (1,580 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to DME).
How far is it from Moscow to London?
The great-circle distance between Domodedovo International Airport (DME) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,543 km (1,580 mi, 1,373 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 DME to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly west of DME.
How is the DME to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written DME-LGW in IATA codes and UUDD-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Domodedovo International Airport is DME (UUDD), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| DME | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Domodedovo International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | UUDD | EGKK |
| Country | Russia | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 588 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #26 | #21 |
UUDD starts with U, the ICAO prefix for post-Soviet states; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 386 ft (118 m) lower than DME, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DME 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
| UN | Transaero Airlines | TSO | Transoviet | 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 Moscow from London?
Domodedovo International Airport (DME) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 2,543 km (1,580 mi, 1,373 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DME to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between DME and LGW takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from DME?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly west of Domodedovo International Airport (DME).
Which airlines fly DME to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the DME-LGW route in the open dataset, including easyJet, Transaero Airlines.
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