FCO to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,406 km (873 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to London?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,406 km (873 mi, 759 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 FCO to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of FCO.
How is the FCO to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-LGW in IATA codes and LIRF-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| FCO | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | EGKK |
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #21 |
LIRF 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 189 ft (58 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to LGW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| 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 Rome from London?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 1,406 km (873 mi, 759 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and LGW takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from FCO?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to LGW?
3 airlines appear on the FCO-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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