LHR to STR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) is 756 km (470 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (STR to LHR).
How far is it from London to Stuttgart?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) is 756 km (470 mi, 408 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 STR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. STR is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to STR route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-STR in IATA codes and EGLL-EDDS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Stuttgart Airport is STR (EDDS).
| LHR | STR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Stuttgart Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | EDDS |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #114 |
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.
STR sits 1,193 ft (364 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to STR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AB.
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 Stuttgart?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) are 756 km (470 mi, 408 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to STR?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and STR takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is STR from LHR?
Stuttgart Airport (STR) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to STR?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-STR route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, British Airways.
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