# Distance from Arusha (ARK) to London (LGW)

> 6,994 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,994 km / 4,346 mi / 3,777 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 335° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 138° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Tanzania) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 06:56 in Arusha, it's 04:56 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,348 ft (LGW is lower than ARK)

## Airports

### [Arusha Airport (ARK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ark-arusha-arusha-airport/1ef266de-ee6e-6434-ad35-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arusha, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTAR
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -3.370000, 36.630000
- Elevation: 4,550 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:56 in Arusha, it's 04:56 in London.

## Related

- [Arusha Airport (ARK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ark-arusha-arusha-airport/1ef266de-ee6e-6434-ad35-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
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