Distance From Riffa Air Base to London Heathrow Airport

The distance from Riffa Air Base () to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 3171 miles or 5104 kilometers or 2754 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 Riffa ( Bahrain ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riffa and London takes around 7 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riffa Air Base, Riffa, Bahrain to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 7 hours 17 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

Kilometers		5104 km
Statute Miles		3171 miles
Nautical Miles		2754 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 17 minutes

Riffa Air Base to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - to LHR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riffa, Bahrain and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Riffa, Bahrain and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHR

Time difference between Riffa (Bahrain) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Riffa.

Location	Local Time
Riffa (Bahrain)	2026-09-15, 16:44:09 +03
London (United Kingdom)	2026-09-15, 14:44:09 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

Riffa Air Base ( / ) Riffa, Bahrain

Destination

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