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LGW to AEU: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Abumusa I. (Abu Musa Island Airport)
3,355 mi
5,400 km · 2,916 nm
7h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,355 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 3m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- AEU — Abu Musa Island Airport · Abumusa I., Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AEU
- DXB · Dubai International Airport48 mi away
- SXI · Sirri Island Airport31 mi away
- BDH · Bandar Lengeh Airport47 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from AEU?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Abumusa I. (AEU) is 3,355 miles (5,400 km, 2,916 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to AEU?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 3m 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 LGW to AEU?
Nonstop service on LGW–AEU 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 7h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Abumusa I.?
Abumusa I. is 2.5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to AEU?
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Why are some LGW to AEU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–AEU 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.