# Distance from London (LGW) to Shindand Airport (OAH)

> 5,323 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,323 km / 3,307 mi / 2,874 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 87° (east)
- **Return heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Afghanistan
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +3.5h (When it's 08:53 in London, it's 12:23 in Shindand Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,571 ft (OAH is higher than LGW)

## Airports

### [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

### [Shindand Airport (OAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oah-shindand-airport/1ef266df-78dc-6332-9d38-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shindand Airport, Afghanistan
- ICAO: OASD
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
- Coordinates: 33.390000, 62.260000
- Elevation: 3,773 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 08:53 in London, it's 12:23 in Shindand Airport.
The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [London Gatwick Airport (LGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgw-london-london-gatwick-airport/1ef266de-c432-61fc-ac84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shindand Airport (OAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oah-shindand-airport/1ef266df-78dc-6332-9d38-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)