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LGW to HEK: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Heihe (Heihe Airport)
4,788 mi
7,706 km · 4,161 nm
9h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,788 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from HEK?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Heihe (HEK) is 4,788 miles (7,706 km, 4,161 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to HEK?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 51m 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 London and Heihe?
Heihe is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to HEK?
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