FAO to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,688 km (1,049 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to FAO).
How far is it from Faro to London?
The great-circle distance between Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,688 km (1,049 mi, 911 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 FAO 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 north of FAO.
How is the FAO to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written FAO-LGW in IATA codes and LPFR-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| FAO | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LPFR | EGKK |
| Country | Portugal | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 24 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #156 | #21 |
LPFR 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 178 ft (54 m) higher than FAO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FAO 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 Faro from London?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 1,688 km (1,049 mi, 911 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FAO to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between FAO and LGW takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from FAO?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly north of Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO).
Which airlines fly FAO to LGW?
5 airlines appear on the FAO-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France.
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