FOC
Fuzhou
China
9,626 km
5,981 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,626 km
5,981 mi / 5,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
327°
north northwest

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FOC LGW
Airport Name Fuzhou Changle International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code FOC LGW
ICAO Code ZSFZ EGKK
City Fuzhou London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 46 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 25.940000, 119.660000 51.150000, -0.190000

Fuzhou (FOC) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) in Fuzhou, China to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,626 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 01:14 in Fuzhou, it's 17:14 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.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Fuzhou (FOC) follows a heading of 51° (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 Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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