AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
9,824 km
6,104 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,824 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

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AFD LHR
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AFD LHR
ICAO Code FAPA EGLL
City Port Alfred London
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 307 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 51.470000, -0.460000

Port Alfred (AFD) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,824 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Port Alfred, it's 19:18 in London.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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