ALA to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,624 km (3,494 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to ALA).
How far is it from Almaty to London?
The great-circle distance between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,624 km (3,494 mi, 3,037 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 ALA to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of ALA.
How is the ALA to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written ALA-LHR in IATA codes and UAAA-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Almaty International Airport is ALA (UAAA), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| ALA | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Almaty International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | UAAA | EGLL |
| Country | Kazakhstan | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #243 | #4 |
UAAA starts with U, the ICAO prefix for post-Soviet states; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 2,151 ft (656 m) lower than ALA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALA 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 |
| KC | Air Astana | KZR | Astanaline | Active |
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 Almaty from London?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 5,624 km (3,494 mi, 3,037 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALA to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between ALA and LHR takes about 7h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from ALA?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Which airlines fly ALA to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the ALA-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Air Astana.
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