London to Datong flights
Datong lies 7,967 km (4,950 mi) north-east of London, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Datong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | China |
| Population | 9 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | DAT, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 037000 |
Clocks in Datong are 7 h ahead of London right now, so a 10 h 58 min journey lands 17 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Datong
Crossing from United Kingdom into China: money changes from the Pound to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Datong
Datong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datong Yungang International Airport | DAT | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,843 ft | 3,442 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,967 km (4,950 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Datong
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (10), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,284 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Datong from London?
7,967 km (4,950 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Datong by air?
About 10 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Datong?
Datong is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Datong flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT).
What currency do I need in Datong?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Datong?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.