LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,780 km
5,456 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
8,780 km
5,456 mi / 4,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LHR SLP
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code LHR SLP
ICAO Code EGLL MMSP
City London San Luis Potosi
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 83 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 22.250000, -100.930000

London (LHR) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 8,780 kilometers (5,456 miles / 4,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Mexico. 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 17:47 in London, it's 11:47 in San Luis Potosi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,952 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) 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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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