LGW to MLA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 2,065 km (1,283 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MLA to LGW).
How far is it from London to Valletta?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Malta International Airport (MLA) is 2,065 km (1,283 mi, 1,115 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 MLA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MLA is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to MLA route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-MLA in IATA codes and EGKK-LMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Malta International Airport is MLA (LMML).
| LGW | MLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Malta International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LMML |
| Country | United Kingdom | Malta |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 300 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #143 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LMML starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 98 ft (30 m) of each other.
Airlines flying LGW to MLA
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| KM | Air Malta | AMC | Air Malta | 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 Valletta?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are 2,065 km (1,283 mi, 1,115 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to MLA?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and MLA takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MLA from LGW?
Malta International Airport (MLA) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to MLA?
4 airlines appear on the LGW-MLA route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Air Malta, Transavia France.
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