HIA
Huai'an
China
8,868 km
5,510 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,868 km
5,510 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

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HIA LGW
Airport Name Lianshui Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HIA LGW
ICAO Code ZSSH EGKK
City Huai'an London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 119.120000 51.150000, -0.190000

Huai'an (HIA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lianshui Airport (HIA) in Huai'an, China to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,868 kilometers (5,510 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 05:56 in Huai'an, it's 21:56 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 Huai'an (HIA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Lianshui Airport (HIA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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