Distance From Gaotai Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Gaotai Airport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 4544 miles or 7313 kilometers or 3946 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zhangye (Gaotai) ( China ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhangye (Gaotai) and London takes around 10 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gaotai Airport, Zhangye (Gaotai), China to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 10 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LGW

Kilometers		7313 km
Statute Miles		4544 miles
Nautical Miles		3946 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 26 minutes

Gaotai Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

Location of Gaotai Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zhangye (Gaotai) to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zhangye (Gaotai), China and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Zhangye (Gaotai), China and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Zhangye (Gaotai) (China) and London (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours.
London time is 5 Hours behind Zhangye (Gaotai).

Location	Local Time
Zhangye (Gaotai) (China)	2026-04-02, 10:39:21 +06
London (United Kingdom)	2026-04-02, 05:39:21 BST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gaotai Airport ( / ) Zhangye (Gaotai), China

Destination

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom