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LHR to SLV: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Shimla (Shimla Airport)
4,058 mi
6,531 km · 3,526 nm
8h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,058 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 25m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- SLV — Shimla Airport · Shimla, India
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 SLV
- IXC · Chandigarh Airport33 mi away
- KUU · Kullu Manali Airport55 mi away
- LUH · Ludhiana Airport68 mi away
- AIP · Adampur Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from SLV?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Shimla (SLV) is 4,058 miles (6,531 km, 3,526 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to SLV?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 25m 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 Shimla?
Shimla is 4.5 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to SLV?
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