LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,470 km
5,263 miles
ORP
Orapa Airport
Botswana
Distance
8,470 km
5,263 mi / 4,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
155°
south southeast

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LHR ORP
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Orapa Airport
IATA Code LHR ORP
ICAO Code EGLL FBOR
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Botswana
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 83 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -21.270000, 25.320000

London (LHR) to Orapa Airport (ORP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Orapa Airport (ORP) in Orapa Airport, Botswana is 8,470 kilometers (5,263 miles / 4,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Kingdom with Botswana. 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 08:39 in London, it's 10:39 in Orapa Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,017 feet between the two airports. Orapa Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Orapa Airport (ORP) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 344° (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 Orapa Airport (ORP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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