JGN
Jiayuguan
China
7,192 km
4,469 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,192 km
4,469 mi / 3,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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JGN LGW
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code JGN LGW
ICAO Code ZLJQ EGKK
City Jiayuguan London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 51.150000, -0.190000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 7,192 kilometers (4,469 miles / 3,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 01:54 in Jiayuguan, it's 17:54 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 Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 57° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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