EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
573 km
356 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
573 km
356 mi / 310 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI LGW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code EDI LGW
ICAO Code EGPH EGKK
City Edinburgh London
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 135 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 51.150000, -0.190000

Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 573 kilometers (356 miles / 310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 a domestic route within United Kingdom. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Edinburgh, it's 09:35 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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