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LGW to RUK: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Rukumkot (Rukum Chaurjahari Airport)
4,388 mi
7,062 km · 3,813 nm
9h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 4m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- RUK — Rukum Chaurjahari Airport · Rukumkot, Nepal
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 RUK
- SKH · Surkhet Airport34 mi away
- DNP · Tulsipur Airport36 mi away
- JUM · Jumla Airport45 mi away
- DOP · Dolpa Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from RUK?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Rukumkot (RUK) is 4,388 miles (7,062 km, 3,813 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to RUK?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 4m 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 Rukumkot?
Rukumkot is 4.8 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to RUK?
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