FUE to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,771 km (1,722 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to FUE).
How far is it from El Matorral to London?
The great-circle distance between Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,771 km (1,722 mi, 1,496 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 FUE to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly north of FUE.
How is the FUE to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written FUE-LGW in IATA codes and GCFV-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Fuerteventura Airport is FUE (GCFV), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| FUE | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Fuerteventura Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | GCFV | EGKK |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 85 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #176 | #21 |
GCFV starts with G, the ICAO prefix for the western reaches of Africa; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 117 ft (36 m) higher than FUE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FUE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 El Matorral from London?
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 2,771 km (1,722 mi, 1,496 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FUE to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between FUE and LGW takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from FUE?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly north of Fuerteventura Airport (FUE).
Which airlines fly FUE to LGW?
3 airlines appear on the FUE-LGW route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France, easyJet.
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