LHR
London
United Kingdom
4,921 km
3,058 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
4,921 km
3,058 mi / 2,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LHR LTC
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code LHR LTC
ICAO Code EGLL FTTH
City London Lai
Country United Kingdom Chad
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 83 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 9.400000, 16.300000

London (LHR) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 4,921 kilometers (3,058 miles / 2,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in London, it's 22:33 in Lai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,088 feet between the two airports. Lai Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Lai (LTC) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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