HAK
Haikou
China
9,641 km
5,990 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,641 km
5,990 mi / 5,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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HAK LHR
Airport Name Haikou Meilan International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code HAK LHR
ICAO Code ZJHK EGLL
City Haikou London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 75 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 19.930000, 110.460000 51.470000, -0.460000

Haikou (HAK) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) in Haikou, China to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,641 kilometers (5,990 miles / 5,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 03:37 in Haikou, it's 19:37 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 (LHR) to Haikou (HAK) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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