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LGW to HOF: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Al-ahsa (Al Ahsa Airport)
3,151 mi
5,070 km · 2,738 nm
6h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,151 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 39m 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
- HOF — Al Ahsa Airport · Al-ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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 HOF
- DHA · King Abdulaziz Air Base79 mi away
- DMM · King Fahd International Airport84 mi away
- DOH · Hamad International Airport133 mi away
- BAH · Bahrain International Airport99 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from HOF?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Al-ahsa (HOF) is 3,151 miles (5,070 km, 2,738 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to HOF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 39m 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 Al-ahsa?
Al-ahsa is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to HOF?
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