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LGW to OAA: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Shank (Shank Air Base)
3,577 mi
5,756 km · 3,108 nm
7h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,577 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 29m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- OAA — Shank Air Base · Shank, Afghanistan
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 OAA
- KBL · Hamid Karzai International Airport45 mi away
- GZI · Ghazni Airport47 mi away
- PAJ · Parachinar Airport57 mi away
- OAS · Sharana Airstrip57 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from OAA?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Shank (OAA) is 3,577 miles (5,756 km, 3,108 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to OAA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 29m 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 Shank?
Shank is 3.5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to OAA?
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