Vancouver to London

Flight distance, time and route map · YVR → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 68°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance7,579 km4,709 miles · 4,092 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 34° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to Vancouver
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is Vancouver from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between Vancouver International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 7,579 km (4,709 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Vancouver to London?

About 10 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Vancouver heading north-east (34°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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