ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
5,396 km
3,353 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,396 km
3,353 mi / 2,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
330°
north northwest

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ETE LHR
Airport Name Metema Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ETE LHR
ICAO Code HAMM EGLL
City Metema London
Country Ethiopia United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/London
Elevation 2,650 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 51.470000, -0.460000

Metema (ETE) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 5,396 kilometers (3,353 miles / 2,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Ethiopia 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 13:31 in Metema, it's 10:31 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 2,567 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 129° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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