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LGW to FMI: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Kalemie (Kalemie Airport)
4,310 mi
6,936 km · 3,745 nm
8h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,310 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 55m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- FMI — Kalemie Airport · Kalemie, Congo (Kinshasa)
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 FMI
- TKQ · Kigoma Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from FMI?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Kalemie (FMI) is 4,310 miles (6,936 km, 3,745 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to FMI?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 55m 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 Kalemie?
Kalemie is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to FMI?
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