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LGW to BWO: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
2,025 mi
3,258 km · 1,759 nm
4h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,025 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 26m 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
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
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 BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from BWO?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Balakovo (BWO) is 2,025 miles (3,258 km, 1,759 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 26m 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 Balakovo?
Balakovo is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to BWO?
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