LGW to RAK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is 2,267 km (1,408 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (RAK to LGW).
How far is it from London to Marrakesh?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is 2,267 km (1,408 mi, 1,224 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 RAK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RAK is roughly south of LGW.
How is the LGW to RAK route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-RAK in IATA codes and EGKK-GMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Marrakesh Menara Airport is RAK (GMMX).
| LGW | RAK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Marrakesh Menara Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | GMMX |
| Country | United Kingdom | Morocco |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 1,545 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #230 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GMMX starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RAK sits 1,343 ft (409 m) higher than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to RAK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Royal Air Maroc | RAM | Royalair Maroc | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | 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 Marrakesh?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) are 2,267 km (1,408 mi, 1,224 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to RAK?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and RAK takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RAK from LGW?
Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) lies roughly south of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to RAK?
4 airlines appear on the LGW-RAK route in the open dataset, including Royal Air Maroc, British Airways, Transavia France.
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