LGW to VCE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 1,117 km (694 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (VCE to LGW).
How far is it from London to Venezia (VE)?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 1,117 km (694 mi, 603 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 VCE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VCE is roughly southeast of LGW.
How is the LGW to VCE route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-VCE in IATA codes and EGKK-LIPZ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Venice Marco Polo Airport is VCE (LIPZ).
| LGW | VCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Venice Marco Polo Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LIPZ |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 7 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #130 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LIPZ starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VCE sits 195 ft (59 m) lower than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to VCE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | 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 Venezia (VE)?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) are 1,117 km (694 mi, 603 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to VCE?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and VCE takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VCE from LGW?
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) lies roughly southeast of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to VCE?
4 airlines appear on the LGW-VCE route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Transavia France, easyJet.
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