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SWA to LGW: distance & flight time
Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
6,009 mi
9,671 km · 5,222 nm
12h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,009 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 15m 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
- SWA — Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport · Shantou, 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 SWA
- MXZ · Meixian Airport60 mi away
- XMN · Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport123 mi away
- HUZ · Huizhou Airport126 mi away
- KNH · Kinmen Airport132 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 SWA from LGW?
The flight distance from Shantou (SWA) to London (LGW) is 6,009 miles (9,671 km, 5,222 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SWA to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 15m 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 SWA to LGW?
Nonstop service on SWA–LGW 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 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shantou and London?
London is 7 hours behind Shantou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SWA to LGW?
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Why are some SWA to LGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SWA–LGW 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.