LHR
London
United Kingdom
6,230 km
3,871 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
6,230 km
3,871 mi / 3,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LHR URC
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code LHR URC
ICAO Code EGLL ZWWW
City London Urumqi
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 43.910000, 87.470000

London (LHR) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 6,230 kilometers (3,871 miles / 3,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 04:26 in London, it's 12:26 in Urumqi. 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 2,042 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 311° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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