ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
644 km
400 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
644 km
400 mi / 348 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ILY LGW
Airport Name Islay Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code ILY LGW
ICAO Code EGPI EGKK
City Port Ellen London
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 56 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 51.150000, -0.190000

Port Ellen (ILY) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 644 kilometers (400 miles / 348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 08:55 in Port Ellen, it's 08:55 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 324° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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