LHR to NCL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 405 km (252 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (NCL to LHR).
How far is it from London to Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 405 km (252 mi, 219 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 NCL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NCL is roughly north of LHR.
How is the LHR to NCL route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-NCL in IATA codes and EGLL-EGNT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Newcastle International Airport is NCL (EGNT).
| LHR | NCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Newcastle International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | EGNT |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 266 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #202 |
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.
NCL sits 183 ft (56 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to NCL
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 London from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Newcastle International Airport (NCL) are 405 km (252 mi, 219 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to NCL?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and NCL takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NCL from LHR?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) lies roughly north of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to NCL?
1 airline appear on the LHR-NCL route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from London (LHR):
Other routes from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL):
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