KHG
Kashgar
China
5,825 km
3,620 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,825 km
3,620 mi / 3,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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KHG LHR
Airport Name Kashgar Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KHG LHR
ICAO Code ZWSH EGLL
City Kashgar London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 4,529 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 39.540000, 76.020000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kashgar (KHG) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 5,825 kilometers (3,620 miles / 3,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 00:32 in Kashgar, it's 16:32 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 4,446 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Kashgar Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Kashgar (KHG) follows a heading of 71° (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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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