LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,044 km
5,619 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
9,044 km
5,619 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
49°
northeast

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LHR WHU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code LHR WHU
ICAO Code EGLL ZSWU
City London Wuhu
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 31.390000, 118.410000

London (LHR) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 9,044 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 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 19:30 in London, it's 03:30 in Wuhu. 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 Wuhu (WHU) 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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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