Distance From Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5996 miles or 9650 kilometers or 5207 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 Kowloon City ( Hong Kong ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kowloon City and London takes around 13 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak, Kowloon City, Hong Kong to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 13 hours 47 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		9650 km
Statute Miles		5996 miles
Nautical Miles		5207 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 47 minutes

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

Location of Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kowloon City to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Kowloon City (Hong Kong) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours behind Kowloon City.

Location	Local Time
Kowloon City (Hong Kong)	2026-03-23, 14:00:56 HKT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-23, 06:00:56 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

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak ( / ) Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Destination

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