Distance From Akureyri Airport to London Heathrow Airport, AEY - LHR Distance

The distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 1159 miles or 1865 kilometers or 1007 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Akureyri ( Iceland ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akureyri and London takes around 2 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport, Akureyri, Iceland to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 2 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AEY - LHR

Kilometers		1865 km
Statute Miles		1159 miles
Nautical Miles		1007 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 39 minutes

Akureyri Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - AEY to LHR Flight Path

Location of Akureyri Airport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Akureyri to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Akureyri, Iceland and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Akureyri, Iceland and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AEY - LHR

Time difference between Akureyri (Iceland) and London (United Kingdom) is 1 Hours.
London time is 1 Hours ahead of Akureyri.

Location	Local Time
Akureyri (Iceland)	2026-09-14, 22:27:39 GMT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-09-14, 23:27:39 BST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Akureyri Airport (AEY / BIAR) Akureyri, Iceland

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom