LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,003 km
5,594 miles
TDT
Welverdiend
South Africa
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
151°
south southeast

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LHR TDT
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Tanda Tula Airport
IATA Code LHR TDT
ICAO Code EGLL FATD
City London Welverdiend
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 83 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -24.530000, 31.300000

London (LHR) to Welverdiend (TDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) in Welverdiend, South Africa is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:46 in London, it's 12:46 in Welverdiend.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,472 feet between the two airports. Tanda Tula Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Welverdiend (TDT) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 341° (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 Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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