LHR to OSL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is 1,206 km (749 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (OSL to LHR).
How far is it from London to Oslo (Gardermoen)?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is 1,206 km (749 mi, 651 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 OSL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OSL is roughly northeast of LHR.
How is the LHR to OSL route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-OSL in IATA codes and EGLL-ENGM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport is OSL (ENGM).
| LHR | OSL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | ENGM |
| Country | United Kingdom | Norway |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 681 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #84 |
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.
OSL sits 598 ft (182 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to OSL
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 |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | 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 Oslo (Gardermoen)?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) are 1,206 km (749 mi, 651 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to OSL?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and OSL takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OSL from LHR?
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) lies roughly northeast of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to OSL?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-OSL route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines System.
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