# Distance from Craiova (CRA) to London (LGW)

> 1,943 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,943 km / 1,207 mi / 1,049 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 104° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Romania) → United Kingdom
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 08:21 in Craiova, it's 06:21 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 424 ft (LGW is lower than CRA)

## Airports

### [Craiova Airport (CRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cra-craiova-craiova-airport/1ef266df-5675-6eb0-a9f7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Craiova, Romania
- ICAO: LRCV
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates: 44.320000, 23.890000
- Elevation: 626 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 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 08:21 in Craiova, it's 06:21 in London.

## Related

- [Craiova Airport (CRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cra-craiova-craiova-airport/1ef266df-5675-6eb0-a9f7-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
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