United Kingdom · International airport
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is an international airport serving London (England), United Kingdom. Its IATA code is LGW and its ICAO code is EGKK. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,317 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LGW
- ICAO code
- EGKK
- City
- London
- Region / province
- England
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 51.1487° N, 0.1857° W
- Elevation
- 62 m (202 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/London (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,317 m (10,883 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08R/26L | 3,317 m10,883 ft | Asphalt |
| 08L/26R | 2,561 m8,402 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,848 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,236 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,213 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 126.825 MHz |
| ATIS | 136.525 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.955 MHz |
| DIR | 118.950 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.805 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.230 MHz |
Air freight to and from London Gatwick Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and London through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United Kingdom
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 41 km |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 82 km |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 87 km |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 178 km |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 181 km |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 203 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of London Gatwick Airport?
The IATA code of London Gatwick Airport is LGW and its ICAO code is EGKK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is London Gatwick Airport located?
London Gatwick Airport is in London, England, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.1487° N, 0.1857° W and an elevation of 62 m (202 ft).
How far is London Gatwick Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from London Gatwick Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,213 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,236 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,848 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at London Gatwick Airport?
The longest runway at London Gatwick Airport is 3,317 m (10,883 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from London Gatwick Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.