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LGW to AZI: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
3,404 mi
5,478 km · 2,958 nm
7h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,404 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 8m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- AZI — Bateen Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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 AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from AZI?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 3,404 miles (5,478 km, 2,958 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 8m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to AZI?
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