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LHR to MFA: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Mafia Island (Mafia Island Airport)
4,744 mi
7,634 km · 4,122 nm
9h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,744 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 46m 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
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from MFA?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Mafia Island (MFA) is 4,744 miles (7,634 km, 4,122 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to MFA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 46m 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 LHR to MFA?
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