GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
595 km
370 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
595 km
370 mi / 321 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GLA LGW
Airport Name Glasgow International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GLA LGW
ICAO Code EGPF EGKK
City Glasgow London
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 26 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 55.870000, -4.430000 51.150000, -0.190000

Glasgow (GLA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 595 kilometers (370 miles / 321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 01:36 in Glasgow, it's 01:36 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Glasgow (GLA) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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