LDY
Derry
United Kingdom
635 km
394 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
635 km
394 mi / 343 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LDY LGW
Airport Name City of Derry Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code LDY LGW
ICAO Code EGAE EGKK
City Derry London
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 22 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -7.160000 51.150000, -0.190000

Derry (LDY) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City of Derry Airport (LDY) in Derry, United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 635 kilometers (394 miles / 343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 17:07 in Derry, it's 17:07 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Derry (LDY) follows a heading of 316° (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 City of Derry Airport (LDY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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