Distance From Nanjing Ruohang Helicopter Base to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Nanjing Ruohang Helicopter Base () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5592 miles or 9000 kilometers or 4857 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 Nanjing ( China ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and London takes around 12 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Ruohang Helicopter Base, Nanjing, China to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 51 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		9000 km
Statute Miles		5592 miles
Nautical Miles		4857 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 51 minutes

Nanjing Ruohang Helicopter Base to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Ruohang Helicopter Base & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2026-03-18, 20:29:38 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-18, 12:29:38 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

Nanjing Ruohang Helicopter Base ( / ) Nanjing, China

Destination

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