ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
9,174 km
5,701 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,174 km
5,701 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
38°
northeast

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ESM LHR
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ESM LHR
ICAO Code SETN EGLL
City Tachina London
Country Ecuador United Kingdom
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/London
Elevation 32 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 51.470000, -0.460000

Tachina (ESM) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,174 kilometers (5,701 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Ecuador 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 22:16 in Tachina, it's 03:16 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 Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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