LFT
Lafayette
United States
7,529 km
4,679 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,529 km
4,679 mi / 4,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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LFT LHR
Airport Name Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code LFT LHR
ICAO Code KLFT EGLL
City Lafayette London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 42 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -91.990000 51.470000, -0.460000

Lafayette (LFT) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 7,529 kilometers (4,679 miles / 4,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 16:12 in Lafayette, it's 22:12 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 Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 291° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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