Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, LHR - URC Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 3872 miles or 6231 kilometers or 3363 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Ürümqi takes around 8 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 8 hours 54 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 • LHR - URC

Kilometers		6231 km
Statute Miles		3872 miles
Nautical Miles		3363 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 54 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to URC Flight Path

Location of London Heathrow Airport & Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Ürümqi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - URC

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Ürümqi (China) is 6 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 6 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-20, 02:32:09 GMT
Ürümqi (China)	2026-03-20, 08:32:09 +06

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC / ZWWW) Ürümqi, China