LHR
London
United Kingdom
996 km
619 miles
OUK
Shetland
United Kingdom
Distance
996 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
359°
north

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LHR OUK
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Out Skerries Airstrip
IATA Code LHR OUK
ICAO Code EGLL _OUK
City London Shetland
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 83 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 60.430000, -0.750000

London (LHR) to Shetland (OUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Out Skerries Airstrip (OUK) in Shetland, United Kingdom is 996 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United Kingdom. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in London, it's 17:03 in Shetland.

The return flight from Shetland (OUK) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Out Skerries Airstrip (OUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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