LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,936 km
5,553 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,936 km
5,553 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
151°
south southeast

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LHR PHW
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code LHR PHW
ICAO Code EGLL FAPH
City London Phalaborwa
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 83 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -23.940000, 31.160000

London (LHR) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,936 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 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 04:49 in London, it's 06:49 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,349 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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