# Distance from London (LGW) to Smolensk (LNX)

> 2,177 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,177 km / 1,353 mi / 1,176 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 273° (west)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Russia
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 19:45 in London, it's 21:45 in Smolensk)
- **Elevation difference**: 618 ft (LNX is higher than LGW)

## Airports

### [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

### [Smolensk South Airport (LNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lnx-smolensk-smolensk-south-airport/1ef266df-ebbc-6bfe-a585-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Smolensk, Russia
- ICAO: UUBS
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 54.740000, 32.060000
- Elevation: 820 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:45 in London, it's 21:45 in Smolensk.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Smolensk South Airport (LNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lnx-smolensk-smolensk-south-airport/1ef266df-ebbc-6bfe-a585-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)