KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
9,688 km
6,020 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,688 km
6,020 mi / 5,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
327°
north northwest

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KNH LHR
Airport Name Kinmen Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KNH LHR
ICAO Code RCBS EGLL
City Shang-I London
Country Taiwan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/London
Elevation 93 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 51.470000, -0.460000

Shang-I (KNH) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,688 kilometers (6,020 miles / 5,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 11:35 in Shang-I, it's 03:35 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 Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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