HRG to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3,900 km (2,423 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to HRG).
How far is it from Hurghada to London?
The great-circle distance between Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3,900 km (2,423 mi, 2,106 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 HRG to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of HRG.
How is the HRG to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written HRG-LGW in IATA codes and HEGN-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hurghada International Airport is HRG (HEGN), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| HRG | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hurghada International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | HEGN | EGKK |
| Country | Egypt | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 32 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #377 | #21 |
HEGN starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 170 ft (52 m) higher than HRG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HRG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hurghada from London?
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 3,900 km (2,423 mi, 2,106 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HRG to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between HRG and LGW takes about 5h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from HRG?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Hurghada International Airport (HRG).
Which airlines fly HRG to LGW?
3 airlines appear on the HRG-LGW route in the open dataset, including Transavia France, easyJet, Air Bourbon.
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