IOW
Iowa City
United States
6,591 km
4,095 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,591 km
4,095 mi / 3,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

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IOW LHR
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code IOW LHR
ICAO Code KIOW EGLL
City Iowa City London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 684 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 51.470000, -0.460000

Iowa City (IOW) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 6,591 kilometers (4,095 miles / 3,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:22 in Iowa City, it's 07:22 in London. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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