Zhengzhou to London (CGO–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGO–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,296 miles in approximately 11h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 2 | 789 | 11h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CGO: CST · LGW: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zhengzhou, it's 10:00 AM in London.
Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.
You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.
The Zhengzhou Airport Rail Express (Metro Line 2 extension) connects Zhengzhou East Railway Station and the city centre to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–25. The line runs from roughly 06:00 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses also depart from several city hotels for around CNY 20.Taxis and DiDi ride-shares to the airport from the city centre cost CNY 70–120 depending on origin and traffic. Driving is straightforward via G4E Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway with dedicated airport access roads and structured terminal parking.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
CGO–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGO to LGW
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGO to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGO to LGW ranges from 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,296 miles (8,523 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.