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LHR to HGH: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport)
5,752 mi
9,257 km · 4,999 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,752 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- HGH — Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport · Hangzhou, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near HGH
- YIW · Yiwu Airport66 mi away
- NGB · Ningbo Lishe International Airport67 mi away
- SZV · Suzhou Guangfu Airport71 mi away
- SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from HGH?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Hangzhou (HGH) is 5,752 miles (9,257 km, 4,999 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to HGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m 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 Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to HGH?
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