# Distance from London (LGW) to Lajes (TER)

> 2,503 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,503 km / 1,556 mi / 1,352 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 247° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Portugal
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 07:01 in London, it's 06:01 in Lajes)
- **Elevation difference**: 22 ft (TER is lower 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

### [Lajes Field (TER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ter-lajes-lajes-field/1ef266df-55a2-60ce-8e82-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lajes, Portugal
- ICAO: LPLA
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 38.760000, -27.090000
- Elevation: 180 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 07:01 in London, it's 06:01 in Lajes.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lajes Field (TER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ter-lajes-lajes-field/1ef266df-55a2-60ce-8e82-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)