KEL
Kiel
Germany
782 km
486 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
782 km
486 mi / 422 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
247°
west southwest

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KEL LGW
Airport Name Kiel-Holtenau Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KEL LGW
ICAO Code EDHK EGKK
City Kiel London
Country Germany United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/London
Elevation 102 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 10.150000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kiel (KEL) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 782 kilometers (486 miles / 422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Kiel, it's 05:09 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kiel (KEL) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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