Distance From Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, WUH - LGW Distance

The distance from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5519 miles or 8882 kilometers or 4793 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 Wuhan (Huangpi) ( China ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wuhan (Huangpi) and London takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, Wuhan (Huangpi), China to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 41 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 • WUH - LGW

Kilometers		8882 km
Statute Miles		5519 miles
Nautical Miles		4793 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - WUH to LGW Flight Path

Location of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wuhan (Huangpi) to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wuhan (Huangpi), China and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WUH - LGW

Time difference between Wuhan (Huangpi) (China) and London (United Kingdom) is 7 Hours.
London time is 7 Hours behind Wuhan (Huangpi).

Location	Local Time
Wuhan (Huangpi) (China)	2026-08-30, 13:23:14 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-08-30, 06:23:14 BST

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

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH / ZHHH) Wuhan (Huangpi), China

Destination

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