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ACX to LGW: distance & flight time
Xingyi (Xingyi Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,495 mi
8,843 km · 4,775 nm
11h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,495 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 14m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ACX — Xingyi Airport · Xingyi, China
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ACX
- AVA · Anshun Huangguoshu Airport99 mi away
- LPF · Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport105 mi away
- KMG · Kunming Changshui International Airport127 mi away
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACX from LGW?
The flight distance from Xingyi (ACX) to London (LGW) is 5,495 miles (8,843 km, 4,775 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACX to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ACX to LGW?
Nonstop service on ACX–LGW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xingyi and London?
London is 7 hours behind Xingyi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACX to LGW?
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Why are some ACX to LGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ACX–LGW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.