Distance From Lijiang Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Lijiang Airport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5461 miles or 8789 kilometers or 4743 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Yuanjiang ( China ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yuanjiang and London takes around 12 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Airport, Yuanjiang, China to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LGW

Kilometers		8789 km
Statute Miles		5461 miles
Nautical Miles		4743 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 33 minutes

Lijiang Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

Location of Lijiang Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yuanjiang to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yuanjiang, China and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Yuanjiang, China and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Yuanjiang (China) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours behind Yuanjiang.

Location	Local Time
Yuanjiang (China)	2025-01-08, 14:01:28 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-08, 06:01:28 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lijiang Airport ( / ) Yuanjiang, China

Destination

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom