LCA to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3,247 km (2,018 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to LCA).
How far is it from Larnaca to London?
The great-circle distance between Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3,247 km (2,018 mi, 1,753 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 LCA to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of LCA.
How is the LCA to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written LCA-LGW in IATA codes and LCLK-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Larnaca International Airport is LCA (LCLK), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| LCA | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Larnaca International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LCLK | EGKK |
| Country | Cyprus | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #177 | #21 |
LCLK 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 194 ft (59 m) higher than LCA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LCA 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 Larnaca from London?
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 3,247 km (2,018 mi, 1,753 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LCA to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between LCA and LGW takes about 4h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from LCA?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Larnaca International Airport (LCA).
Which airlines fly LCA to LGW?
5 airlines appear on the LCA-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France.
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