# Distance from Decatur (DEC) to London (LHR)

> 6,566 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,566 km / 4,080 mi / 3,545 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 47° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 08:10 in Decatur, it's 14:10 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 599 ft (LHR is lower than DEC)

## Airports

### [Decatur Airport (DEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dec-decatur-decatur-airport/1ef266df-16fa-6a42-8ebc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Decatur, United States
- ICAO: KDEC
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 39.830000, -88.870000
- Elevation: 682 ft

### [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGLL
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.470000, -0.460000
- Elevation: 83 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:10 in Decatur, it's 14:10 in London.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Decatur Airport (DEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dec-decatur-decatur-airport/1ef266df-16fa-6a42-8ebc-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)
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