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LHR to ARK: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Arusha (Arusha Airport)
4,370 mi
7,033 km · 3,798 nm
9h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,370 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 2m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- ARK — Arusha Airport · Arusha, Tanzania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near ARK
- JRO · Kilimanjaro International Airport31 mi away
- QSI · Moshi Airport48 mi away
- LKY · Lake Manyara Airport56 mi away
- ASV · Amboseli Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from ARK?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Arusha (ARK) is 4,370 miles (7,033 km, 3,798 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to ARK?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 2m 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 Arusha?
Arusha is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to ARK?
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