LGW to NCE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is 1,001 km (622 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NCE to LGW).
How far is it from London to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is 1,001 km (622 mi, 540 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 NCE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NCE is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to NCE route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-NCE in IATA codes and EGKK-LFMN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport is NCE (LFMN).
| LGW | NCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LFMN |
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 12 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #119 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LFMN starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NCE sits 190 ft (58 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to NCE
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 |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | 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 London from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are 1,001 km (622 mi, 540 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to NCE?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and NCE takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NCE from LGW?
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to NCE?
4 airlines appear on the LGW-NCE route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.
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