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FCO to LGW: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
873 mi
1,406 km · 759 nm
2h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
873 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 22m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FCO
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from LGW?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to London (LGW) is 873 miles (1,406 km, 759 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and London?
London is 1 hour behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to LGW?
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