LGW
London
United Kingdom
7,683 km
4,774 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
7,683 km
4,774 mi / 4,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LGW XNN
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code LGW XNN
ICAO Code EGKK ZLXN
City London Xining
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 202 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 36.530000, 102.040000

London (LGW) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 7,683 kilometers (4,774 miles / 4,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 06:41 in London, it's 14:41 in Xining. 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 Xining (XNN) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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