LGW
London
United Kingdom
953 km
592 miles
RKE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Distance
953 km
592 mi / 515 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
54°
northeast

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LGW RKE
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Copenhagen Roskilde Airport
IATA Code LGW RKE
ICAO Code EGKK EKRK
City London Copenhagen
Country United Kingdom Denmark
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 202 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 55.590000, 12.130000

London (LGW) to Copenhagen (RKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) in Copenhagen, Denmark is 953 kilometers (592 miles / 515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Denmark. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in London, it's 22:15 in Copenhagen.

The return flight from Copenhagen (RKE) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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