LHR
London
United Kingdom
7,999 km
4,970 miles
SAT
San Antonio
United States
Distance
7,999 km
4,970 mi / 4,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LHR SAT
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport San Antonio International Airport
IATA Code LHR SAT
ICAO Code EGLL KSAT
City London San Antonio
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 83 ft 809 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 29.530000, -98.470000

London (LHR) to San Antonio (SAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, United States is 7,999 kilometers (4,970 miles / 4,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in London, it's 10:42 in San Antonio. 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.

The return flight from San Antonio (SAT) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 40° (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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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