DSN
Ordos
China
7,870 km
4,890 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,870 km
4,890 mi / 4,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

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DSN LGW
Airport Name Ordos Ejin Horo Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code DSN LGW
ICAO Code ZBDS EGKK
City Ordos London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 4,557 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 39.490000, 109.860000 51.150000, -0.190000

Ordos (DSN) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) in Ordos, China to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 7,870 kilometers (4,890 miles / 4,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 China with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Ordos, it's 04:33 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,355 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Ordos Ejin Horo Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Ordos (DSN) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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