DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
7,237 km
4,497 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,237 km
4,497 mi / 3,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
336°
north northwest

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DOD LGW
Airport Name Dodoma Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code DOD LGW
ICAO Code HTDO EGKK
City Dodoma London
Country Tanzania United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/London
Elevation 3,673 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -6.170000, 35.750000 51.150000, -0.190000

Dodoma (DOD) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 7,237 kilometers (4,497 miles / 3,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Tanzania 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 19:53 in Dodoma, it's 16:53 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,471 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Dodoma Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Dodoma (DOD) follows a heading of 140° (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 Dodoma Airport (DOD) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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