AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
7,576 km
4,708 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,576 km
4,708 mi / 4,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
41°
northeast

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AFF LHR
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AFF LHR
ICAO Code KAFF EGLL
City Colorado Springs London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Denver Europe/London
Elevation 6,576 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 51.470000, -0.460000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 7,576 kilometers (4,708 miles / 4,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Colorado Springs, it's 14:37 in London. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,493 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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