LHR
London
United Kingdom
5,214 km
3,240 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
5,214 km
3,240 mi / 2,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
127°
southeast

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LHR TES
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code LHR TES
ICAO Code EGLL HHTS
City London Tessenei
Country United Kingdom Eritrea
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Asmara
Elevation 83 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 15.120000, 36.680000

London (LHR) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 5,214 kilometers (3,240 miles / 2,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Eritrea. 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 17:28 in London, it's 20:28 in Tessenei. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,935 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 329° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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