LGW to OLB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is 1,361 km (846 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (OLB to LGW).
How far is it from London to Olbia (SS)?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is 1,361 km (846 mi, 735 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 OLB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OLB is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to OLB route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-OLB in IATA codes and EGKK-LIEO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is OLB (LIEO).
| LGW | OLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LIEO |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 37 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #300 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LIEO starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
OLB sits 165 ft (50 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to OLB
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG | Meridiana | ISS | Merair | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: BA.
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 Olbia (SS)?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) are 1,361 km (846 mi, 735 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to OLB?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and OLB takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OLB from LGW?
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to OLB?
2 airlines appear on the LGW-OLB route in the open dataset, including Meridiana, easyJet.
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