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Airport Reference

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London, United Kingdom

IATA CodeLGW
ICAO CodeEGKK
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom
Time ZoneEurope/London
Coordinates51.1537, -0.1821
Elevation202 ft / 62 m above sea level
State/RegionEngland

Booking Through LGW Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into LGW, using LGW as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRLGW
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRLGW
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRLGW

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)40 km / 25 mi≈ 0.0h nonstop
JFK (New York)5,569 km / 3,460 mi≈ 6.6h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)5,473 km / 3,401 mi≈ 6.4h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)10,870 km / 6,754 mi≈ 12.8h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)17,020 km / 10,576 mi≈ 20.0h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for LGW

London is the closest of the listed hubs to LGW, at roughly 0.0 hours nonstop, while Sydney is the furthest, at roughly 20.0 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through LGW as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for London?

The main IATA airport code for London is LGW — London Gatwick Airport.

What time zone is London Gatwick Airport in?

London Gatwick Airport operates on Europe/London time.

How does LGW appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, LGW appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...LGW... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to LGW?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, London is the closest to LGW, at an estimated 0.0 hours nonstop flight time.

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