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LGW to DAR: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Dar Es Salaam (Julius Nyerere International Airport)
4,641 mi
7,469 km · 4,033 nm
9h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,641 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 34m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- DAR — Julius Nyerere International Airport · Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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 DAR
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport45 mi away
- MFA · Mafia Island Airport79 mi away
- PMA · Pemba Airport120 mi away
- TGT · Tanga Airport124 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from DAR?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is 4,641 miles (7,469 km, 4,033 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to DAR?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 34m 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 Dar Es Salaam?
Dar Es Salaam is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to DAR?
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