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LGW to AKH: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Al Kharj (Prince Sultan Air Base)
3,135 mi
5,045 km · 2,724 nm
6h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,135 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 37m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- AKH — Prince Sultan Air Base · Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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 AKH
- XXN · Riyadh Air Base70 mi away
- RUH · King Khaled International Airport83 mi away
- HOF · Al Ahsa Airport146 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from AKH?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Al Kharj (AKH) is 3,135 miles (5,045 km, 2,724 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to AKH?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 37m 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 London and Al Kharj?
Al Kharj is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to AKH?
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