ABZ to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 647 km (402 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to ABZ).
How far is it from Aberdeen to London?
The great-circle distance between Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 647 km (402 mi, 349 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABZ to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly south of ABZ.
How is the ABZ to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written ABZ-LHR in IATA codes and EGPD-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Aberdeen International Airport is ABZ (EGPD), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| ABZ | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Aberdeen International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | EGPD | EGLL |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 215 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #366 | #4 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 132 ft (40 m) lower than ABZ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABZ to LHR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| UN | Transaero Airlines | TSO | Transoviet | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, IB, VS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aberdeen from London?
Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 647 km (402 mi, 349 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABZ to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between ABZ and LHR takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from ABZ?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly south of Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ).
Which airlines fly ABZ to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the ABZ-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Transaero Airlines.
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