# Distance from Khwahan (KWH) to London (LGW)

> 5,548 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,548 km / 3,447 mi / 2,996 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Afghanistan) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -3.5h (When it's 18:56 in Khwahan, it's 15:26 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,391 ft (LGW is lower than KWH)

## Airports

### [Khwahan Airport (KWH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwh-khwahan-khwahan-airport/1ef266df-78a7-6894-9ff3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Khwahan, Afghanistan
- ICAO: OAHN
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
- Coordinates: 37.880000, 70.220000
- Elevation: 3,593 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 18:56 in Khwahan, it's 15:26 in London.
The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Khwahan Airport (KWH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwh-khwahan-khwahan-airport/1ef266df-78a7-6894-9ff3-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
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