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Flight Distance from Kunming (KMG) to London (LGW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KMGZPPP
Kunming, China
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,715 km5,415 miles • 4,706 NM
Destination Airport
EGKKLGW
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Direct Distance
8,715 km
5,415 Statute Miles
4,706 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 45m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
784 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
321° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 45m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 58m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 16m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
- City / Country: Kunming, China
- ICAO Code: ZPPP
- Coordinates: 25.1103°, 102.9367°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 6903 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
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