ALD
Fortaleza
Peru
9,615 km
5,975 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,615 km
5,975 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
36°
northeast

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ALD LHR
Airport Name Alerta Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ALD LHR
ICAO Code SPAR EGLL
City Fortaleza London
Country Peru United Kingdom
Timezone America/Lima Europe/London
Elevation 797 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -11.680000, -69.330000 51.470000, -0.460000

Fortaleza (ALD) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,615 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Fortaleza, it's 07:26 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alerta Airport (ALD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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