Distance From Rizhao Shanzihe Airport to London Gatwick Airport, RIZ - LGW Distance

The distance from Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5424 miles or 8729 kilometers or 4711 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 Rizhao ( China ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rizhao and London takes around 12 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rizhao Shanzihe Airport, Rizhao, China to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 28 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 • RIZ - LGW

Kilometers		8729 km
Statute Miles		5424 miles
Nautical Miles		4711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 28 minutes

Rizhao Shanzihe Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - RIZ to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rizhao, China and London, United Kingdom. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIZ - LGW

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

Location	Local Time
Rizhao (China)	2025-12-15, 14:57:16 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 06:57:16 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

Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ / ZSRZ) Rizhao, China

Destination

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