GWY
Galway
Ireland
642 km
399 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
642 km
399 mi / 346 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GWY LGW
Airport Name Galway Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GWY LGW
ICAO Code EICM EGKK
City Galway London
Country Ireland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/London
Elevation 81 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 51.150000, -0.190000

Galway (GWY) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 642 kilometers (399 miles / 346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Ireland with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Galway, it's 11:11 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Galway Airport (GWY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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