LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,874 km
5,514 miles
WUH
Wuhan
China
Distance
8,874 km
5,514 mi / 4,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
52°
northeast

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LHR WUH
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
IATA Code LHR WUH
ICAO Code EGLL ZHHH
City London Wuhan
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 30.780000, 114.210000

London (LHR) to Wuhan (WUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in Wuhan, China is 8,874 kilometers (5,514 miles / 4,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 14:36 in London, it's 22:36 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 (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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