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ISU to LGW: distance & flight time
Sulaymaniyah (Sulaymaniyah International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
2,477 mi
3,986 km · 2,152 nm
5h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,477 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 19m 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
- ISU — Sulaymaniyah International Airport · Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- 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 ISU
- KIK · Kirkuk Air Base55 mi away
- EBL · Erbil International Airport89 mi away
- SDG · Sanandaj Airport98 mi away
- XQC · Joint Base Balad124 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 ISU from LGW?
The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to London (LGW) is 2,477 miles (3,986 km, 2,152 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ISU to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 19m 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 ISU to LGW?
Nonstop service on ISU–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 5h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sulaymaniyah and London?
London is 2 hours behind Sulaymaniyah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ISU to LGW?
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Why are some ISU to LGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ISU–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.