LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,305 km
5,160 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
8,305 km
5,160 mi / 4,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
42°
northeast

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LHR XEN
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code LHR XEN
ICAO Code EGLL ZYXC
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 40.580000, 120.700000

London (LHR) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 8,305 kilometers (5,160 miles / 4,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 21:44 in London, it's 05:44 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 326° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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