LGW to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 7,111 km (4,419 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to LGW).
How far is it from London to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 7,111 km (4,419 mi, 3,840 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 TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly west of LGW.
How is the LGW to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-TPA in IATA codes and EGKK-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| LGW | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | KTPA |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #110 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KTPA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TPA sits 176 ft (54 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to TPA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, IB.
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 Tampa?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 7,111 km (4,419 mi, 3,840 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and TPA takes about 9h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from LGW?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly west of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to TPA?
2 airlines appear on the LGW-TPA route in the open dataset, including Finnair, British Airways.
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