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LHR to ABD: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Abadan (Abadan Airport)
2,859 mi
4,602 km · 2,485 nm
6h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,859 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 4m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- ABD — Abadan Airport · Abadan, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near ABD
- BSR · Basrah International Airport36 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport56 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport74 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from ABD?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Abadan (ABD) is 2,859 miles (4,602 km, 2,485 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to ABD?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Abadan?
Abadan is 2.5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to ABD?
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