Distance From Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, PLD - LHR Distance

The distance from Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5472 miles or 8807 kilometers or 4752 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 Carrillo ( Costa Rica ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Carrillo and London takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport, Carrillo, Costa Rica to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 34 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 • PLD - LHR

Kilometers		8807 km
Statute Miles		5472 miles
Nautical Miles		4752 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - PLD to LHR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Carrillo, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Carrillo, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLD - LHR

Time difference between Carrillo (Costa Rica) and London (United Kingdom) is 7 Hours.
London time is 7 Hours ahead of Carrillo.

Location	Local Time
Carrillo (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 09:58:56 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-07-27, 16:58:56 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

Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD / MRCR) Carrillo, Costa Rica

Destination

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