# Distance from London (LGW) to Plymouth (PLH)

> 287 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 287 km / 178 mi / 155 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 255° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United Kingdom)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:49 in London, it's 05:49 in Plymouth)
- **Elevation difference**: 274 ft (PLH 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

### [Plymouth City Airport (PLH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plh-plymouth-plymouth-city-airport/1ef266de-c3d8-66ac-a47d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Plymouth, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGHD
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 50.420000, -4.110000
- Elevation: 476 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Plymouth City Airport (PLH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/plh-plymouth-plymouth-city-airport/1ef266de-c3d8-66ac-a47d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)