# Distance from Carlisle (CAX) to London (LGW)

> 456 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 456 km / 284 mi / 246 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 156° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United Kingdom)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:07 in Carlisle, it's 05:07 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 12 ft (LGW is higher than CAX)

## Airports

### [Carlisle Airport (CAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cax-carlisle-carlisle-airport/1ef266de-c492-68ae-a55f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Carlisle, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGNC
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 54.940000, -2.810000
- Elevation: 190 ft

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.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

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Carlisle Airport (CAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cax-carlisle-carlisle-airport/1ef266de-c492-68ae-a55f-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)