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LGW to LDI: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Lindi (Lindi Airport)
4,843 mi
7,793 km · 4,208 nm
9h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,843 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 58m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- LDI — Lindi Airport · Lindi, 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 LDI
- MYW · Mtwara Airport44 mi away
- KIY · Kilwa Masoko Airport67 mi away
- MZB · Mocímboa da Praia Airport112 mi away
- MUD · Mueda Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from LDI?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Lindi (LDI) is 4,843 miles (7,793 km, 4,208 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to LDI?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LGW to LDI?
Nonstop service on LGW–LDI depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Lindi?
Lindi is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to LDI?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on LGW–LDI that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some LGW to LDI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–LDI tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.