ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
815 km
507 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
815 km
507 mi / 440 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACH LGW
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code ACH LGW
ICAO Code LSZR EGKK
City Altenrhein London
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,306 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 51.150000, -0.190000

Altenrhein (ACH) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 815 kilometers (507 miles / 440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Altenrhein, it's 10:54 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,104 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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