LGW to PFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paphos International Airport (PFO) is 3,186 km (1,979 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PFO to LGW).
How far is it from London to Paphos?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Paphos International Airport (PFO) is 3,186 km (1,979 mi, 1,720 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 PFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PFO is roughly east of LGW.
How is the LGW to PFO route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-PFO in IATA codes and EGKK-LCPH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Paphos International Airport is PFO (LCPH).
| LGW | PFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Paphos International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LCPH |
| Country | United Kingdom | Cyprus |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 41 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #355 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LCPH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PFO sits 161 ft (49 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to PFO
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 |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | 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 Paphos?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Paphos International Airport (PFO) are 3,186 km (1,979 mi, 1,720 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to PFO?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and PFO takes about 4h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PFO from LGW?
Paphos International Airport (PFO) lies roughly east of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to PFO?
4 airlines appear on the LGW-PFO route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Transavia France, easyJet.
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