LHR
London
United Kingdom
6,652 km
4,133 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
6,652 km
4,133 mi / 3,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
75°
east northeast

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LHR NGQ
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code LHR NGQ
ICAO Code EGLL ZUAL
City London Shiquanhe
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 32.100000, 80.050000

London (LHR) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 6,652 kilometers (4,133 miles / 3,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 United Kingdom with China. 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 17:54 in London, it's 01:54 in Shiquanhe. 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 13,939 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 315° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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