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LGW to MLA: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
1,282 mi
2,063 km · 1,114 nm
3h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,282 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 15m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
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 MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from MLA?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Malta (MLA) is 1,282 miles (2,063 km, 1,114 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 15m 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 Malta?
Malta is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to MLA?
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