ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
71 km
44 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
71 km
44 mi / 38 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

ESH LHR
Airport Name Shoreham Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ESH LHR
ICAO Code EGKA EGLL
City Brighton London
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 7 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 51.470000, -0.460000

Brighton (ESH) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 71 kilometers (44 miles / 38 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United Kingdom. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Brighton, it's 02:02 in London.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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