LHR
London
United Kingdom
9,092 km
5,649 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
9,092 km
5,649 mi / 4,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
152°
south southeast

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LHR NLP
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code LHR NLP
ICAO Code EGLL FANS
City London Nelspruit
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 83 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -25.500000, 30.910000

London (LHR) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 9,092 kilometers (5,649 miles / 4,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 United Kingdom with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:36 in London, it's 06:36 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,792 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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