ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
4,636 km
2,880 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,636 km
2,880 mi / 2,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
319°
northwest

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ELQ LHR
Airport Name Gassim Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ELQ LHR
ICAO Code OEGS EGLL
City N/A London
Country Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/London
Elevation 2,126 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 51.470000, -0.460000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 4,636 kilometers (2,880 miles / 2,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in Gassim Airport, it's 17:33 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,043 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 110° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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