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DBN to LGW: distance & flight time
Dublin (W H 'Bud' Barron Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,212 mi
6,778 km · 3,660 nm
8h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,212 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 43m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DBN — W H 'Bud' Barron Airport · Dublin, United States
- 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 DBN
- WRB · Robins Air Force Base36 mi away
- MCN · Middle Georgia Regional Airport40 mi away
- VDI · Vidalia Regional Airport44 mi away
- ATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport112 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 DBN from LGW?
The flight distance from Dublin (DBN) to London (LGW) is 4,212 miles (6,778 km, 3,660 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DBN to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 43m 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 Dublin and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Dublin.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DBN to LGW?
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