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DHF to LGW: distance & flight time
Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,417 mi
5,499 km · 2,969 nm
7h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,417 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 10m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- 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 DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 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 DHF from LGW?
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi (DHF) to London (LGW) is 3,417 miles (5,499 km, 2,969 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DHF to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 10m 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 Abu Dhabi and London?
London is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DHF to LGW?
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