# Distance from London (LGW) to Vila do Porto (SMA)

> 2,522 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,522 km / 1,567 mi / 1,362 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 241° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Portugal
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 17:38 in London, it's 16:38 in Vila do Porto)
- **Elevation difference**: 106 ft (SMA is higher than LGW)

## Airports

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

### [Santa Maria Airport (SMA)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sma-vila-do-porto-santa-maria-airport/1ef266df-5554-60b8-b2bd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vila do Porto, Portugal
- ICAO: LPAZ
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 36.970000, -25.170000
- Elevation: 308 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:38 in London, it's 16:38 in Vila do Porto.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Santa Maria Airport (SMA)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sma-vila-do-porto-santa-maria-airport/1ef266df-5554-60b8-b2bd-06bb2780ed98)
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