Distance From Rasheed Air Base to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Rasheed Air Base () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2547 miles or 4098 kilometers or 2211 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 Baghdad ( Iraq ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baghdad and London takes around 5 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rasheed Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 5 hours 51 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 • - LGW

Kilometers		4098 km
Statute Miles		2547 miles
Nautical Miles		2211 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 51 minutes

Rasheed Air Base to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Baghdad, Iraq and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Baghdad (Iraq) and London (United Kingdom) is 3 Hours.
London time is 3 Hours behind Baghdad.

Location	Local Time
Baghdad (Iraq)	2025-12-14, 15:12:49 +03
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 12:12:49 GMT

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

Rasheed Air Base ( / ) Baghdad, Iraq

Destination

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