HUN
Hualien City
Taiwan
9,912 km
6,159 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,912 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
328°
north northwest

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HUN LGW
Airport Name Hualien Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code HUN LGW
ICAO Code RCYU EGKK
City Hualien City London
Country Taiwan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/London
Elevation 52 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 24.020000, 121.620000 51.150000, -0.190000

Hualien City (HUN) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hualien Airport (HUN) in Hualien City, Taiwan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 9,912 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 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 14:43 in Hualien City, it's 06:43 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 Hualien City (HUN) 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 Hualien Airport (HUN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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