HAJ to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 703 km (437 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to HAJ).
How far is it from Hannover to London?
The great-circle distance between Hannover Airport (HAJ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 703 km (437 mi, 380 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 HAJ 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 west of HAJ.
How is the HAJ to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written HAJ-LHR in IATA codes and EDDV-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hannover Airport is HAJ (EDDV), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| HAJ | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hannover Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDV | EGLL |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 183 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #221 | #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 100 ft (30 m) lower than HAJ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HAJ 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 Hannover from London?
Hannover Airport (HAJ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 703 km (437 mi, 380 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HAJ to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between HAJ and LHR takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from HAJ?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly west of Hannover Airport (HAJ).
Which airlines fly HAJ to LHR?
1 airline appear on the HAJ-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
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