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HJJ to LGW: distance & flight time
Zhijiang (Zhijiang Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,544 mi
8,923 km · 4,818 nm
11h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,544 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 20m 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
- HJJ — Zhijiang Airport · Zhijiang, 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 HJJ
- TEN · Tongren Fenghuang Airport39 mi away
- WGN · Shaoyang Wugang Airport73 mi away
- HZH · Liping Airport84 mi away
- KJH · Kaili Airport110 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 HJJ from LGW?
The flight distance from Zhijiang (HJJ) to London (LGW) is 5,544 miles (8,923 km, 4,818 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HJJ to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Zhijiang and London?
London is 7 hours behind Zhijiang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HJJ to LGW?
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