LGW to SPU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) is 1,497 km (930 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SPU to LGW).
How far is it from London to Split?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) is 1,497 km (930 mi, 809 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 SPU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SPU is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to SPU route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-SPU in IATA codes and EGKK-LDSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Split Saint Jerome Airport is SPU (LDSP).
| LGW | SPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Split Saint Jerome Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LDSP |
| Country | United Kingdom | Croatia |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 79 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #319 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LDSP starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SPU sits 123 ft (37 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to SPU
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| OU | Croatia Airlines | CTN | Croatia | 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 Split?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) are 1,497 km (930 mi, 809 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to SPU?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and SPU takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SPU from LGW?
Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to SPU?
3 airlines appear on the LGW-SPU route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, easyJet.
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