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LHR to SKF: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → San Antonio (Lackland Air Force Base)
4,982 mi
8,018 km · 4,330 nm
10h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,982 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 14m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- SKF — Lackland Air Force Base · San Antonio, 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 SKF
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport7 mi away
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport12 mi away
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base21 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from SKF?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to San Antonio (SKF) is 4,982 miles (8,018 km, 4,330 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to SKF?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 14m 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 San Antonio?
San Antonio is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to SKF?
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