AUS to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 7,892 km (4,904 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to AUS).
How far is it from Austin to London?
The great-circle distance between Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 7,892 km (4,904 mi, 4,261 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 AUS to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northeast of AUS.
How is the AUS to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written AUS-LHR in IATA codes and KAUS-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Austin Bergstrom International Airport is AUS (KAUS), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| AUS | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | KAUS | EGLL |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 542 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #200 | #4 |
KAUS starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 459 ft (140 m) lower than AUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUS to LHR
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | 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 Austin from London?
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 7,892 km (4,904 mi, 4,261 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUS to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between AUS and LHR takes about 10h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from AUS?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northeast of Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Which airlines fly AUS to LHR?
4 airlines appear on the AUS-LHR route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways.
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