LGW to MCO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 6,992 km (4,344 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MCO to LGW).
How far is it from London to Orlando?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 6,992 km (4,344 mi, 3,775 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 MCO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCO is roughly west of LGW.
How is the LGW to MCO route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-MCO in IATA codes and EGKK-KMCO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Orlando International Airport is MCO (KMCO).
| LGW | MCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Orlando International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | KMCO |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 96 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #52 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KMCO starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MCO sits 106 ft (32 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to MCO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL, IB, UN.
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 Orlando?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are 6,992 km (4,344 mi, 3,775 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to MCO?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and MCO takes about 9h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCO from LGW?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) lies roughly west of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to MCO?
3 airlines appear on the LGW-MCO route in the open dataset, including Finnair, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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