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LHR to ESF: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
4,630 mi
7,452 km · 4,024 nm
9h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,630 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 33m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, United States
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 ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from ESF?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Alexandria (ESF) is 4,630 miles (7,452 km, 4,024 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 33m 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to ESF?
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