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LGW to HET: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Hohhot (Baita International Airport)
4,881 mi
7,855 km · 4,241 nm
10h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,881 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 2m 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
- HET — Baita International Airport · Hohhot, 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 HET
- UCB · Ulanqab Jining Airport70 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport98 mi away
- DAT · Datong Airport103 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from HET?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Hohhot (HET) is 4,881 miles (7,855 km, 4,241 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to HET?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 2m 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 Hohhot?
Hohhot is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to HET?
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