GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
8,660 km
5,381 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,660 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
39°
northeast

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GPL LHR
Airport Name Guapiles Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GPL LHR
ICAO Code MRGP EGLL
City Pococi London
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 883 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 10.220000, -83.800000 51.470000, -0.460000

Pococi (GPL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,660 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Costa Rica 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 04:39 in Pococi, it's 10:39 in London. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Pococi (GPL) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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