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Airport Reference

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London, United Kingdom

IATA CodeLHR
ICAO CodeEGLL
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom
Time ZoneEurope/London
Coordinates51.4700, -0.4543

How LHR Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, LHR shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to London might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRLHR HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (LHR) tell you the flight is arriving at London Heathrow Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
JFK (New York)5,540 km / 3,442 mi≈ 6.5h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)5,497 km / 3,416 mi≈ 6.5h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)10,881 km / 6,761 mi≈ 12.8h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)17,020 km / 10,575 mi≈ 20.0h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for London?

The main IATA airport code for London is LHR — London Heathrow Airport.

What time zone is London Heathrow Airport in?

London Heathrow Airport operates on Europe/London time.

How does LHR appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, LHR appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...LHR... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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