LGW
London
United Kingdom
897 km
557 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
897 km
557 mi / 484 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
121°
east southeast

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LGW SMV
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code LGW SMV
ICAO Code EGKK LSZS
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 202 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 46.530000, 9.880000

London (LGW) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 897 kilometers (557 miles / 484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in London, it's 03:24 in Samedan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,398 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 309° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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