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LHR to SMD: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Fort Wayne IN (Smith Field)
3,874 mi
6,235 km · 3,367 nm
8h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,874 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 4m 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
- SMD — Smith Field · Fort Wayne IN, 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 SMD
- FWA · Fort Wayne International Airport12 mi away
- ANQ · Tri State Steuben County Airport34 mi away
- EKI · Elkhart Municipal Airport59 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from SMD?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Fort Wayne IN (SMD) is 3,874 miles (6,235 km, 3,367 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to SMD?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 4m 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 Fort Wayne IN?
Fort Wayne IN is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to SMD?
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