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LHR to POL: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Pemba (Pemba Airport)
5,085 mi
8,184 km · 4,419 nm
10h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,085 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 26m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- POL — Pemba Airport · Pemba, Mozambique
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 POL
- MNC · Nacala Airport104 mi away
- MUD · Mueda Airport112 mi away
- MZB · Mocímboa da Praia Airport113 mi away
- LFB · Lumbo Airport141 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from POL?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Pemba (POL) is 5,085 miles (8,184 km, 4,419 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to POL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 26m 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 Pemba?
Pemba is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to POL?
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