LHR to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 1,275 km (792 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to LHR).
How far is it from London to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 1,275 km (792 mi, 688 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 VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-VIE in IATA codes and EGLL-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| LHR | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | LOWW |
| Country | United Kingdom | Austria |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #31 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LOWW starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VIE sits 517 ft (158 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to VIE
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 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AB, OS.
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 Vienna?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 1,275 km (792 mi, 688 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and VIE takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from LHR?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to VIE?
1 airline appear on the LHR-VIE route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
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