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LGW to ECN: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Nicosia (Ercan International Airport)
1,999 mi
3,217 km · 1,737 nm
4h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,999 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 23m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- ECN — Ercan International Airport · Nicosia, Cyprus
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ECN
- GEC · Lefkoniko Airport14 mi away
- LCA · Larnaca International Airport21 mi away
- AKT · RAF Akrotiri48 mi away
- PFO · Paphos International Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from ECN?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Nicosia (ECN) is 1,999 miles (3,217 km, 1,737 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to ECN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 23m 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 London and Nicosia?
Nicosia is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to ECN?
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