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LHR to VER: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Vera Cruz (General Heriberto Jara International Airport)
5,430 mi
8,739 km · 4,718 nm
11h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,430 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 7m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- VER — General Heriberto Jara International Airport · Vera Cruz, Mexico
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 VER
- JAL · El Lencero Airport46 mi away
- TCN · Tehuacan Airport92 mi away
- MTT · Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport127 mi away
- PAZ · El Tajín National Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from VER?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Vera Cruz (VER) is 5,430 miles (8,739 km, 4,718 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to VER?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 7m 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 Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz is 7 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to VER?
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