LHR to SIN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 10,883 km (6,762 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 14h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SIN to LHR).
How far is it from London to Singapore?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 10,883 km (6,762 mi, 5,876 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 SIN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 14h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SIN is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to SIN route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-SIN in IATA codes and EGLL-WSSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Singapore Changi Airport is SIN (WSSS).
| LHR | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | WSSS |
| Country | United Kingdom | Singapore |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #12 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; WSSS starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 61 ft (19 m) of each other.
Airlines flying LHR to SIN
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 |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB, VS.
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 Singapore?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are 10,883 km (6,762 mi, 5,876 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to SIN?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and SIN takes about 14h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SIN from LHR?
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to SIN?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-SIN route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Singapore Airlines.
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