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LGW to MFA: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Mafia Island (Mafia Island Airport)
4,719 mi
7,595 km · 4,101 nm
9h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,719 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 43m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- MFA — Mafia Island Airport · Mafia Island, 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 MFA
- KIY · Kilwa Masoko Airport70 mi away
- DAR · Julius Nyerere International Airport79 mi away
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport121 mi away
- LDI · Lindi Airport134 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from MFA?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Mafia Island (MFA) is 4,719 miles (7,595 km, 4,101 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to MFA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 43m 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 Mafia Island?
Mafia Island is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to MFA?
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