LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,610 km
5,971 miles
MFK
Beigan Island
Taiwan
Distance
9,610 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
51°
northeast

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LHR MFK
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Matsu Beigan Airport
IATA Code LHR MFK
ICAO Code EGLL RCMT
City London Beigan Island
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 83 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 26.220000, 120.000000

London (LHR) to Beigan Island (MFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK) in Beigan Island, Taiwan is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 United Kingdom with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in London, it's 20:23 in Beigan Island. 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 Beigan Island (MFK) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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