LGW to PMO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) is 1,778 km (1,105 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PMO to LGW).
How far is it from London to Palermo?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) is 1,778 km (1,105 mi, 960 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 PMO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PMO is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to PMO route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-PMO in IATA codes and EGKK-LICJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Falcone–Borsellino Airport is PMO (LICJ).
| LGW | PMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Falcone–Borsellino Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LICJ |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 65 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #261 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LICJ starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PMO sits 137 ft (42 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to PMO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP | Air One | ADH | Heron | Active |
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | 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 Palermo?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) are 1,778 km (1,105 mi, 960 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to PMO?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and PMO takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PMO from LGW?
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to PMO?
3 airlines appear on the LGW-PMO route in the open dataset, including Air One, Alitalia, easyJet.
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