LGW
London
United Kingdom
1,024 km
636 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
1,024 km
636 mi / 553 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
91°
east

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LGW PRG
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code LGW PRG
ICAO Code EGKK LKPR
City London Prague
Country United Kingdom Czech Republic
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Prague
Elevation 202 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 50.100000, 14.260000

London (LGW) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 1,024 kilometers (636 miles / 553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in London, it's 09:29 in Prague.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,045 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 282° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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