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PMA to LCY: distance & flight time
Pemba (Pemba Airport) → London (London City Airport)
4,569 mi
7,352 km · 3,970 nm
9h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,569 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 25m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PMA — Pemba Airport · Pemba, Tanzania
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PMA
- TGT · Tanga Airport52 mi away
- UKA · Ukunda Airstrip69 mi away
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport78 mi away
- MBA · Mombasa Moi International Airport86 mi away
Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PMA from LCY?
The flight distance from Pemba (PMA) to London (LCY) is 4,569 miles (7,352 km, 3,970 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PMA to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 25m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from PMA to LCY?
Nonstop service on PMA–LCY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 25m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Pemba and London?
London is 3 hours behind Pemba.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PMA to LCY?
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Why are some PMA to LCY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PMA–LCY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.