Distance From Rostaq Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Rostaq Airport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3466 miles or 5578 kilometers or 3010 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 Rostaq ( Afghanistan ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rostaq and London takes around 7 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rostaq Airport, Rostaq, Afghanistan to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 7 hours 58 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		5578 km
Statute Miles		3466 miles
Nautical Miles		3010 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 58 minutes

Rostaq Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rostaq, Afghanistan and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Rostaq, Afghanistan and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Rostaq (Afghanistan) and London (United Kingdom) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
London time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Rostaq.

Location	Local Time
Rostaq (Afghanistan)	2026-03-19, 06:36:21 +0430
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-19, 02:06:21 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

Rostaq Airport ( / OART) Rostaq, Afghanistan

Destination

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