HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
4,928 km
3,062 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,928 km
3,062 mi / 2,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
11°
north northeast

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HGS LHR
Airport Name Hastings Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code HGS LHR
ICAO Code GFHA EGLL
City Freetown London
Country Sierra Leone United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/London
Elevation 60 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 51.470000, -0.460000

Freetown (HGS) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 4,928 kilometers (3,062 miles / 2,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 12:35 in Freetown, it's 12:35 in London.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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