LHR
London
United Kingdom
937 km
582 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
937 km
582 mi / 506 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
357°
north

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LHR LSI
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code LHR LSI
ICAO Code EGLL EGPB
City London Lerwick
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 83 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 59.880000, -1.300000

London (LHR) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 937 kilometers (582 miles / 506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 05:06 in London, it's 05:06 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 176° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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