ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
848 km
527 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
848 km
527 mi / 458 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
305°
northwest

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ACH LHR
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ACH LHR
ICAO Code LSZR EGLL
City Altenrhein London
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,306 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 51.470000, -0.460000

Altenrhein (ACH) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 848 kilometers (527 miles / 458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Altenrhein, it's 15:01 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,223 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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