LGW
London
United Kingdom
731 km
454 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
731 km
454 mi / 394 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
65°
east northeast

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LGW XFW
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code LGW XFW
ICAO Code EGKK EDHI
City London Hamburg
Country United Kingdom Germany
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Berlin
Elevation 202 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 53.540000, 9.840000

London (LGW) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 731 kilometers (454 miles / 394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in London, it's 10:51 in Hamburg.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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