LGW to LPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is 2,879 km (1,789 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 5m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LPA to LGW).
How far is it from London to Gran Canaria Island?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is 2,879 km (1,789 mi, 1,554 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 LGW to LPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LPA is roughly southwest of LGW.
How is the LGW to LPA route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-LPA in IATA codes and EGKK-GCLP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Gran Canaria Airport is LPA (GCLP).
| LGW | LPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Gran Canaria Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | GCLP |
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 78 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #99 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GCLP starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LPA sits 124 ft (38 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to LPA
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 London from Gran Canaria Island?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are 2,879 km (1,789 mi, 1,554 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to LPA?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and LPA takes about 4h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LPA from LGW?
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) lies roughly southwest of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to LPA?
3 airlines appear on the LGW-LPA route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France, easyJet.
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