LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,159 km
5,691 miles
SZV
Suzhou
China
Distance
9,159 km
5,691 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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LHR SZV
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Guangfu Airport
IATA Code LHR SZV
ICAO Code EGLL ZSSZ
City London Suzhou
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 31.260000, 120.400000

London (LHR) to Suzhou (SZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China is 9,159 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 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 06:05 in London, it's 14:05 in Suzhou. 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 Suzhou (SZV) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Guangfu Airport (SZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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