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LGW to MZM: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Metz (Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base)
315 mi
506 km · 273 nm
1h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
315 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 18m 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
- MZM — Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base · Metz, France
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 MZM
- ETZ · Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport8 mi away
- ENC · Nancy-Essey Airport27 mi away
- LUX · Luxembourg-Findel International Airport38 mi away
- SCN · Saarbrücken Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from MZM?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Metz (MZM) is 315 miles (506 km, 273 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to MZM?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LGW to MZM?
Nonstop service on LGW–MZM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 1h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Metz?
Metz is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to MZM?
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Why are some LGW to MZM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–MZM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.