ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
35 km
22 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
35 km
22 mi / 19 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ESH LGW
Airport Name Shoreham Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code ESH LGW
ICAO Code EGKA EGKK
City Brighton London
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 7 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 51.150000, -0.190000

Brighton (ESH) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 35 kilometers (22 miles / 19 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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.

This is a domestic route within United Kingdom. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Brighton, it's 02:16 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shoreham Airport (ESH) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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