LHR
London
United Kingdom
4,597 km
2,856 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
4,597 km
2,856 mi / 2,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/London
Heading
217°
southwest

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LHR SFL
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code LHR SFL
ICAO Code EGLL GVSF
City London Sao Filipe
Country United Kingdom Cape Verde
Timezone Europe/London Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 83 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 14.880000, -24.480000

London (LHR) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 4,597 kilometers (2,856 miles / 2,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 01:14 in London, it's 00:14 in Sao Filipe.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). 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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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