LHR
London
United Kingdom
7,796 km
4,844 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
7,796 km
4,844 mi / 4,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
264°
west

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LHR RCH
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code LHR RCH
ICAO Code EGLL SKRH
City London Riohacha
Country United Kingdom Colombia
Timezone Europe/London America/Bogota
Elevation 83 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 11.530000, -72.930000

London (LHR) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 7,796 kilometers (4,844 miles / 4,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in London, it's 07:50 in Riohacha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riohacha (RCH) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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