# Distance from Abuja (ABV) to London (LGW)

> 4,735 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,735 km / 2,942 mi / 2,557 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 353° (north)
- **Return heading**: 169° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:50 in Abuja, it's 05:50 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 921 ft (LGW is lower than ABV)

## Airports

### [Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abv-abuja-nnamdi-azikiwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7a8-6f26-970a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abuja, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNAA
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 9.010000, 7.260000
- Elevation: 1,123 ft

### [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGKK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.150000, -0.190000
- Elevation: 202 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abv-abuja-nnamdi-azikiwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7a8-6f26-970a-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)