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LGW to RMQ: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Taichung (Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport)
6,111 mi
9,835 km · 5,310 nm
12h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,111 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 27m 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
- RMQ — Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport · Taichung, Taiwan
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 RMQ
- TXG · Taichung Airport6 mi away
- HSZ · Hsinchu Air Base43 mi away
- CYI · Chiayi Airport57 mi away
- HUN · Hualien Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from RMQ?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Taichung (RMQ) is 6,111 miles (9,835 km, 5,310 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to RMQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 27m 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 LGW to RMQ?
Nonstop service on LGW–RMQ 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 12h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Taichung?
Taichung is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to RMQ?
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Why are some LGW to RMQ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGW–RMQ 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.