Distance From Sam Mbakwe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, QOW - LGW Distance

The distance from Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3188 miles or 5130 kilometers or 2769 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 Owerri ( Nigeria ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Owerri and London takes around 7 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, Nigeria to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 7 hours 19 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 • QOW - LGW

Kilometers		5130 km
Statute Miles		3188 miles
Nautical Miles		2769 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 19 minutes

Sam Mbakwe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - QOW to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Owerri, Nigeria and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Owerri, Nigeria and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QOW - LGW

Time difference between Owerri (Nigeria) and London (United Kingdom) is 1 Hours.
London time is 1 Hours behind Owerri.

Location	Local Time
Owerri (Nigeria)	2025-12-14, 13:14:10 WAT
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 12:14:10 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

Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW / DNIM) Owerri, Nigeria

Destination

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