Distance from London Heathrow Airport to Singapore Changi Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
initial heading from London Heathrow Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the London Heathrow Airport–Singapore Changi Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) in Singapore is approximately 10,883 km — that is 5,876 nautical miles or 6,762 statute miles. The initial heading from London Heathrow Airport is about 78° (east-northeast).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 12h 56m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of London Heathrow Airport and Singapore Changi Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London Heathrow Airport from Singapore Changi Airport?
The great-circle distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is about 10,883 km (5,876 nautical miles / 6,762 miles).
What direction is Singapore Changi Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
Setting out from London Heathrow Airport, the initial bearing to Singapore Changi Airport is about 78°, which is roughly east-northeast.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Singapore Changi Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 12h 56m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.