LGW to UVF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) is 6,800 km (4,225 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (UVF to LGW).
How far is it from London to Vieux Fort?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) is 6,800 km (4,225 mi, 3,672 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 UVF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. UVF is roughly west of LGW.
How is the LGW to UVF route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-UVF in IATA codes and EGKK-TLPL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Hewanorra International Airport is UVF (TLPL).
| LGW | UVF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Hewanorra International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | TLPL |
| Country | United Kingdom | Saint Lucia |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 14 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #611 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; TLPL starts with T, the prefix for the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
UVF sits 188 ft (57 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to UVF
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 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 Vieux Fort?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) are 6,800 km (4,225 mi, 3,672 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to UVF?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and UVF takes about 9h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is UVF from LGW?
Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) lies roughly west of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to UVF?
2 airlines appear on the LGW-UVF route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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