LHR
London
United Kingdom
970 km
603 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
970 km
603 mi / 524 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
191°
south

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LHR VIT
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code LHR VIT
ICAO Code EGLL LEVT
City London Alava
Country United Kingdom Spain
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Madrid
Elevation 83 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 42.880000, -2.720000

London (LHR) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 970 kilometers (603 miles / 524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 an international route connecting United Kingdom with Spain. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in London, it's 18:16 in Alava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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