LGW
London
United Kingdom
1,413 km
878 miles
QAQ
L'Aquila
Italy
Distance
1,413 km
878 mi / 763 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
128°
southeast

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LGW QAQ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport L'Aquila / Preturo Airport
IATA Code LGW QAQ
ICAO Code EGKK LIAP
City London L'Aquila
Country United Kingdom Italy
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Rome
Elevation 202 ft 2,211 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 42.380000, 13.310000

London (LGW) to L'Aquila (QAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to L'Aquila / Preturo Airport (QAQ) in L'Aquila, Italy is 1,413 kilometers (878 miles / 763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:09 in London, it's 12:09 in L'Aquila.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,009 feet between the two airports. L'Aquila / Preturo Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport.

The return flight from L'Aquila (QAQ) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 L'Aquila / Preturo Airport (QAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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