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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

How LGW Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, LGW shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to London might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRLGW HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (LGW) tell you the flight is arriving at London Gatwick Airport.

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.

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.

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