# Distance from Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to London (LGW)

> 497 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 497 km / 309 mi / 268 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 84° (east)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Germany) → United Kingdom
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:47 in Essen Mulheim Airport, it's 05:47 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 222 ft (LGW is lower than ESS)

## Airports

### [Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ess-essen-mulheim-airport/1ef266de-bca2-60f4-a380-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany
- ICAO: EDLE
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.400000, 6.940000
- Elevation: 424 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:47 in Essen Mulheim Airport, it's 05:47 in London.

## Related

- [Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ess-essen-mulheim-airport/1ef266de-bca2-60f4-a380-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
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