GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
511 km
318 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
511 km
318 mi / 276 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
247°
west southwest

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GRQ LGW
Airport Name Eelde Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GRQ LGW
ICAO Code EHGG EGKK
City Groningen London
Country Netherlands United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/London
Elevation 17 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 51.150000, -0.190000

Groningen (GRQ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 511 kilometers (318 miles / 276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 an international route connecting Netherlands with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Groningen, it's 05:46 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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