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LHR to PTK: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Pontiac (Oakland County International Airport)
3,738 mi
6,016 km · 3,248 nm
7h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,738 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 48m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- PTK — Oakland County International Airport · Pontiac, 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 PTK
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from PTK?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Pontiac (PTK) is 3,738 miles (6,016 km, 3,248 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to PTK?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 48m 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 Pontiac?
Pontiac is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to PTK?
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