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LIL to LHR: distance & flight time
Lille (Lille-Lesquin Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
166 mi
268 km · 145 nm
54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
166 miles nonstop takes roughly 54m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LIL — Lille-Lesquin Airport · Lille, France
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LIL
- KJK · Wevelgem Airport18 mi away
- HZB · Merville-Calonne Airport20 mi away
- XVS · Valenciennes-Denain Airport23 mi away
- BYF · Albert-Bray Airport44 mi away
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LIL from LHR?
The flight distance from Lille (LIL) to London (LHR) is 166 miles (268 km, 145 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LIL to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 54m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LIL to LHR?
Nonstop service on LIL–LHR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 54m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lille and London?
London is 1 hour behind Lille.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LIL to LHR?
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Why are some LIL to LHR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LIL–LHR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.