LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,881 km
5,518 miles
WUH
Wuhan
China
Distance
8,881 km
5,518 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
53°
northeast

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LGW WUH
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
IATA Code LGW WUH
ICAO Code EGKK ZHHH
City London Wuhan
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 202 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 30.780000, 114.210000

London (LGW) to Wuhan (WUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in Wuhan, China is 8,881 kilometers (5,518 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 10:50 in London, it's 18:50 in Wuhan. 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 Wuhan (WUH) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 325° (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 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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