Distance From Qingdao Cihang General Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The distance from Qingdao Cihang General Airport () to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5363 miles or 8630 kilometers or 4657 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 Qingdao ( China ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Qingdao and London takes around 12 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qingdao Cihang General Airport, Qingdao, China to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 19 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		8630 km
Statute Miles		5363 miles
Nautical Miles		4657 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 19 minutes

Qingdao Cihang General Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - to LGW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGW

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

Location	Local Time
Qingdao (China)	2026-03-19, 14:38:24 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-19, 06:38:24 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

Qingdao Cihang General Airport ( / ) Qingdao, China

Destination

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