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TGT to LHR: distance & flight time
Tanga (Tanga Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
4,550 mi
7,322 km · 3,954 nm
9h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,550 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 23m 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
- TGT — Tanga Airport · Tanga, Tanzania
- LHR — London Heathrow 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 TGT
- PMA · Pemba Airport52 mi away
- UKA · Ukunda Airstrip65 mi away
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport79 mi away
- MBA · Mombasa Moi International Airport81 mi away
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TGT from LHR?
The flight distance from Tanga (TGT) to London (LHR) is 4,550 miles (7,322 km, 3,954 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TGT to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 23m 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 TGT to LHR?
Nonstop service on TGT–LHR 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 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tanga and London?
London is 3 hours behind Tanga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TGT to LHR?
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Why are some TGT to LHR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TGT–LHR 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.