BSL to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 718 km (446 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to BSL).
How far is it from Bâle / Mulhouse to London?
The great-circle distance between EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 718 km (446 mi, 388 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 BSL to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of BSL.
How is the BSL to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written BSL-LHR in IATA codes and LFSB-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg is BSL (LFSB), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| BSL | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | LFSB | EGLL |
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 885 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #178 | #4 |
LFSB starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 802 ft (244 m) lower than BSL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BSL to LHR
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AB.
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 Bâle / Mulhouse from London?
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 718 km (446 mi, 388 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BSL to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between BSL and LHR takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from BSL?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
Which airlines fly BSL to LHR?
1 airline appear on the BSL-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
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