ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
5,624 km
3,495 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,624 km
3,495 mi / 3,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
308°
northwest

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ALA LHR
Airport Name Almaty International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ALA LHR
ICAO Code UAAA EGLL
City Almaty London
Country Kazakhstan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Almaty Europe/London
Elevation 2,238 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 51.470000, -0.460000

Almaty (ALA) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 5,624 kilometers (3,495 miles / 3,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Kazakhstan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:26 in Almaty, it's 23:26 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,155 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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