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ARK to LHR: distance & flight time
Arusha (Arusha Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
4,370 mi
7,033 km · 3,798 nm
9h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,370 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 2m 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
- ARK — Arusha Airport · Arusha, Tanzania
- LHR — London Heathrow 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 ARK
- JRO · Kilimanjaro International Airport31 mi away
- QSI · Moshi Airport48 mi away
- LKY · Lake Manyara Airport56 mi away
- ASV · Amboseli Airport66 mi away
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ARK from LHR?
The flight distance from Arusha (ARK) to London (LHR) is 4,370 miles (7,033 km, 3,798 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ARK to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 2m 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 Arusha and London?
London is 2 hours behind Arusha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ARK to LHR?
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