LHR to LIN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is 981 km (609 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LIN to LHR).
How far is it from London to Segrate (MI)?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is 981 km (609 mi, 529 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 LHR to LIN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIN is roughly southeast of LHR.
How is the LHR to LIN route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-LIN in IATA codes and EGLL-LIML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Milano Linate Airport is LIN (LIML).
| LHR | LIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Milano Linate Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | LIML |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 353 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #270 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LIML starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIN sits 270 ft (82 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to LIN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| BT | Air Baltic | BTI | Airbaltic | 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 London from Segrate (MI)?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are 981 km (609 mi, 529 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to LIN?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and LIN takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIN from LHR?
Milano Linate Airport (LIN) lies roughly southeast of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to LIN?
3 airlines appear on the LHR-LIN route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, British Airways, Air Baltic.
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