LGW
London
United Kingdom
973 km
605 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
973 km
605 mi / 525 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
356°
north

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LGW LSI
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code LGW LSI
ICAO Code EGKK EGPB
City London Lerwick
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 202 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 59.880000, -1.300000

London (LGW) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 973 kilometers (605 miles / 525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 05:47 in London, it's 05:47 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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