LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,065 km
5,633 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
9,065 km
5,633 mi / 4,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
157°
south southeast

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LHR VRU
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code LHR VRU
ICAO Code EGLL FAVB
City London Vyrburg
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 83 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -26.980000, 24.730000

London (LHR) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 9,065 kilometers (5,633 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 10:30 in London, it's 12:30 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,837 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 344° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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