Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, LHR - RSW Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 4442 miles or 7149 kilometers or 3858 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Fort Myers takes around 10 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 10 hours 12 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 • LHR - RSW

Kilometers		7149 km
Statute Miles		4442 miles
Nautical Miles		3858 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 12 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to RSW Flight Path

Location of London Heathrow Airport & Southwest Florida International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Fort Myers nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between London, United Kingdom and Fort Myers, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Fort Myers, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - RSW

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Fort Myers (United States) is 5 Hours.
Fort Myers time is 5 Hours behind London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-04-29, 11:48:51 BST
Fort Myers (United States)	2026-04-29, 06:48:51 EDT

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

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

Destination

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States