LHR
London
United Kingdom
10,971 km
6,817 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
10,971 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LHR SJI
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code LHR SJI
ICAO Code EGLL RPUH
City London San Jose
Country United Kingdom Philippines
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Manila
Elevation 83 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 12.360000, 121.050000

London (LHR) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 10,971 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in London, it's 20:31 in San Jose. With a 8-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 Jose (SJI) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 328° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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