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LGW to HLA: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Johannesburg (Lanseria Airport)
5,595 mi
9,004 km · 4,862 nm
11h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,595 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 26m 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
- HLA — Lanseria Airport · Johannesburg, South Africa
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 HLA
- GCJ · Grand Central Airport14 mi away
- WKF · Waterkloof Air Force Base20 mi away
- JNB · OR Tambo International Airport24 mi away
- QRA · Rand Airport25 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from HLA?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Johannesburg (HLA) is 5,595 miles (9,004 km, 4,862 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to HLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to HLA?
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