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LGW to TCE: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Tulcea (Tulcea Airport)
1,388 mi
2,234 km · 1,206 nm
3h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 29m 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
- TCE — Tulcea Airport · Tulcea, Romania
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 TCE
- CND · Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport50 mi away
- KIV · Chişinău International Airport129 mi away
- BCM · Bacău Airport133 mi away
- OTP · Henri Coandă International Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from TCE?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Tulcea (TCE) is 1,388 miles (2,234 km, 1,206 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to TCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 29m 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 TCE?
Nonstop service on LGW–TCE 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 3h 29m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Tulcea?
Tulcea is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to TCE?
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Why are some LGW to TCE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–TCE 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.