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LGW to NHD: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Minhad AB (Al Minhad Air Base)
3,412 mi
5,492 km · 2,965 nm
7h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,412 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 9m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- NHD — Al Minhad Air Base · Minhad AB, United Arab Emirates
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 NHD
- DXB · Dubai International Airport16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport23 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from NHD?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Minhad AB (NHD) is 3,412 miles (5,492 km, 2,965 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to NHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 9m 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 Minhad AB?
Minhad AB is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to NHD?
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