LGW to SKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is 2,134 km (1,326 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SKG to LGW).
How far is it from London to Thessaloniki?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is 2,134 km (1,326 mi, 1,152 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 SKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SKG is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to SKG route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-SKG in IATA codes and EGKK-LGTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is SKG (LGTS).
| LGW | SKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LGTS |
| Country | United Kingdom | Greece |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #187 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LGTS starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SKG sits 180 ft (55 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to SKG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thessaloniki?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are 2,134 km (1,326 mi, 1,152 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to SKG?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and SKG takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SKG from LGW?
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to SKG?
3 airlines appear on the LGW-SKG route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Transavia France, easyJet.
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