Distance From Hengchun Airport to London Gatwick Airport, HCN - LGW Distance

The distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 6244 miles or 10049 kilometers or 5423 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 Hengchung ( Taiwan ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hengchung and London takes around 14 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hengchun Airport, Hengchung, Taiwan to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 14 hours 21 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 • HCN - LGW

Kilometers		10049 km
Statute Miles		6244 miles
Nautical Miles		5423 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 21 minutes

Hengchun Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - HCN to LGW Flight Path

Location of Hengchun Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hengchung to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hengchung, Taiwan and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Hengchung, Taiwan and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HCN - LGW

Time difference between Hengchung (Taiwan) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours behind Hengchung.

Location	Local Time
Hengchung (Taiwan)	2026-11-03, 07:11:18 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-11-02, 23:11:18 GMT

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

Hengchun Airport (HCN / RCKW) Hengchung, Taiwan

Destination

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