ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
8,728 km
5,424 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,728 km
5,424 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
39°
northeast

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ILS LHR
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ILS LHR
ICAO Code MSSS EGLL
City San Salvador London
Country El Salvador United Kingdom
Timezone America/El_Salvador Europe/London
Elevation 2,021 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 51.470000, -0.460000

San Salvador (ILS) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,728 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,713 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 El Salvador 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 12:25 in San Salvador, it's 18:25 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,938 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Ilopango International Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 278° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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