GWY
Galway
Ireland
610 km
379 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
610 km
379 mi / 329 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GWY LHR
Airport Name Galway Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GWY LHR
ICAO Code EICM EGLL
City Galway London
Country Ireland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Dublin Europe/London
Elevation 81 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 51.470000, -0.460000

Galway (GWY) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 610 kilometers (379 miles / 329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 17:57 in Galway, it's 17:57 in London.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 293° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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