HGL
Helgoland
Germany
642 km
399 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
642 km
399 mi / 347 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
242°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

HGL LGW
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HGL LGW
ICAO Code EDXH EGKK
City Helgoland London
Country Germany United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/London
Elevation 8 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 51.150000, -0.190000

Helgoland (HGL) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 642 kilometers (399 miles / 347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Germany with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Helgoland, it's 05:38 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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