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LGW to GOM: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Goma (Goma International Airport)
4,038 mi
6,498 km · 3,509 nm
8h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,038 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 23m 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
- GOM — Goma International Airport · Goma, 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 GOM
- GYI · Gisenyi Airport1 mi away
- BKY · Bukavu Kavumu Airport53 mi away
- KME · Kamembe Airport59 mi away
- KGL · Kigali International Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from GOM?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Goma (GOM) is 4,038 miles (6,498 km, 3,509 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to GOM?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 23m 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 Goma?
Goma is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to GOM?
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