HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
9,800 km
6,089 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,800 km
6,089 mi / 5,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
328°
north northwest

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HSZ LGW
Airport Name Hsinchu Air Base London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HSZ LGW
ICAO Code RCPO EGKK
City Hsinchu City London
Country Taiwan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/London
Elevation 26 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 24.820000, 120.940000 51.150000, -0.190000

Hsinchu City (HSZ) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,800 kilometers (6,089 miles / 5,292 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 15:47 in Hsinchu City, it's 07:47 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 (LGW) to Hsinchu City (HSZ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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