HGL
Helgoland
Germany
639 km
397 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
639 km
397 mi / 345 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
245°
west southwest

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HGL LHR
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code HGL LHR
ICAO Code EDXH EGLL
City Helgoland London
Country Germany United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/London
Elevation 8 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 51.470000, -0.460000

Helgoland (HGL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 639 kilometers (397 miles / 345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Helgoland, it's 01:36 in London.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 58° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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