LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,319 km
5,791 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
9,319 km
5,791 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
49°
northeast

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LHR YIW
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code LHR YIW
ICAO Code EGLL ZSYW
City London Yiwu
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 29.340000, 120.030000

London (LHR) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 9,319 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 05:46 in London, it's 13:46 in Yiwu. 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 Yiwu (YIW) 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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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