LBA to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 278 km (173 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to LBA).
How far is it from Leeds, West Yorkshire to London?
The great-circle distance between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 278 km (173 mi, 150 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 LBA to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly south of LBA.
How is the LBA to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written LBA-LHR in IATA codes and EGNM-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Leeds Bradford Airport is LBA (EGNM), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| LBA | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Leeds Bradford Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | EGNM | EGLL |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 681 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #212 | #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 598 ft (182 m) lower than LBA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LBA 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, IB.
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 Leeds, West Yorkshire from London?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 278 km (173 mi, 150 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LBA to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between LBA and LHR takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from LBA?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly south of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
Which airlines fly LBA to LHR?
1 airline appear on the LBA-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
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