LHR
London
United Kingdom
1,032 km
641 miles
UNT
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
1,032 km
641 mi / 557 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
359°
north

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LHR UNT
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Unst Airport
IATA Code LHR UNT
ICAO Code EGLL EGPW
City London Shetland Islands
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 83 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 60.750000, -0.850000

London (LHR) to Shetland Islands (UNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 1,032 kilometers (641 miles / 557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United Kingdom. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in London, it's 02:49 in Shetland Islands.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (UNT) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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