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ZHA to LGW: distance & flight time
Zhanjiang (Zhanjiang Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
5,915 mi
9,519 km · 5,140 nm
12h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,915 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 4m 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
- ZHA — Zhanjiang Airport · Zhanjiang, 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 ZHA
- BHY · Beihai Airport72 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport89 mi away
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport144 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 ZHA from LGW?
The flight distance from Zhanjiang (ZHA) to London (LGW) is 5,915 miles (9,519 km, 5,140 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHA to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 4m 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 Zhanjiang and London?
London is 7 hours behind Zhanjiang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHA to LGW?
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