CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
9,890 km
6,146 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,890 km
6,146 mi / 5,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CYI LHR
Airport Name Chiayi Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code CYI LHR
ICAO Code RCKU EGLL
City Chiayi City London
Country Taiwan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/London
Elevation 85 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 51.470000, -0.460000

Chiayi City (CYI) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,890 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Chiayi City, it's 03:37 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chiayi Airport (CYI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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