ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
4,735 km
2,942 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,735 km
2,942 mi / 2,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

ABV LGW
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code ABV LGW
ICAO Code DNAA EGKK
City Abuja London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 1,123 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 51.150000, -0.190000

Abuja (ABV) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 4,735 kilometers (2,942 miles / 2,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Abuja, it's 01:52 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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