DUB to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 449 km (279 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to DUB).
How far is it from Dublin to London?
The great-circle distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 449 km (279 mi, 243 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 DUB to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly southeast of DUB.
How is the DUB to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written DUB-LHR in IATA codes and EIDW-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dublin Airport is DUB (EIDW), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| DUB | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dublin Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | EIDW | EGLL |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 242 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #62 | #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 159 ft (48 m) lower than DUB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUB 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 |
| EI | Aer Lingus | EIN | Shamrock | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Dublin from London?
Dublin Airport (DUB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 449 km (279 mi, 243 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUB to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between DUB and LHR takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from DUB?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly southeast of Dublin Airport (DUB).
Which airlines fly DUB to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the DUB-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Aer Lingus.
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