# Distance from London (LHR) to Arlit (RLT)

> 3,698 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,698 km / 2,298 mi / 1,997 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 166° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 351° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Niger
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:49 in London, it's 23:49 in Arlit)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,360 ft (RLT is higher than LHR)

## Airports

### [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGLL
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.470000, -0.460000
- Elevation: 83 ft

### [Arlit Airport (RLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rlt-arlit-arlit-airport/1ef266de-b85a-69ce-bb9f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arlit, Niger
- ICAO: DRZL
- Timezone: Africa/Niamey
- Coordinates: 18.790000, 7.370000
- Elevation: 1,443 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Arlit Airport (RLT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rlt-arlit-arlit-airport/1ef266de-b85a-69ce-bb9f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)