LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,208 km
5,100 miles
PKX
Beijing
China
Distance
8,208 km
5,100 mi / 4,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
46°
northeast

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LGW PKX
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Beijing Daxing International Airport
IATA Code LGW PKX
ICAO Code EGKK ZBAD
City London Beijing
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 202 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 39.500000, 116.400000

London (LGW) to Beijing (PKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing, China is 8,208 kilometers (5,100 miles / 4,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in London, it's 14:45 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (PKX) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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