LHR
London
United Kingdom
998 km
620 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
998 km
620 mi / 539 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
357°
north

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LHR SCS
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code LHR SCS
ICAO Code EGLL EGPM
City London Shetland Islands
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 83 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 60.430000, -1.300000

London (LHR) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 998 kilometers (620 miles / 539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 06:35 in London, it's 06:35 in Shetland Islands.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 177° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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