Distance From Arusha Airport to London Gatwick Airport, ARK - LGW Distance

The distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 4346 miles or 6994 kilometers or 3774 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arusha ( Tanzania ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arusha and London takes around 9 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arusha Airport, Arusha, Tanzania to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 9 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ARK - LGW

Kilometers		6994 km
Statute Miles		4346 miles
Nautical Miles		3774 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 59 minutes

Arusha Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - ARK to LGW Flight Path

Location of Arusha Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arusha to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arusha, Tanzania and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Arusha, Tanzania and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ARK - LGW

Time difference between Arusha (Tanzania) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Arusha.

Location	Local Time
Arusha (Tanzania)	2026-05-01, 09:15:14 EAT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-05-01, 07:15:14 BST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Arusha Airport (ARK / HTAR) Arusha, Tanzania

Destination

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom