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AAC to LGW: distance & flight time
El Arish (El Arish International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
2,217 mi
3,568 km · 1,926 nm
4h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,217 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 49m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AAC — El Arish International Airport · El Arish, Egypt
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AAC
- EGH · El Gora Airport17 mi away
- GZA · Yasser Arafat International Airport29 mi away
- MIP · Ramon Air Base53 mi away
- BEV · Beersheba (Teyman) Airport54 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is AAC from LGW?
The flight distance from El Arish (AAC) to London (LGW) is 2,217 miles (3,568 km, 1,926 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AAC to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 49m 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 AAC to LGW?
Nonstop service on AAC–LGW 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 4h 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between El Arish and London?
London is 2 hours behind El Arish.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AAC to LGW?
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Why are some AAC to LGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AAC–LGW 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.