CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
5,195 km
3,228 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,195 km
3,228 mi / 2,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CBQ LGW
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code CBQ LGW
ICAO Code DNCA EGKK
City Calabar London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 210 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 51.150000, -0.190000

Calabar (CBQ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 5,195 kilometers (3,228 miles / 2,805 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 21:47 in Calabar, it's 20:47 in London.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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