Distance From Sumburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, LSI - LHR Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 582 miles or 937 kilometers or 506 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and London takes around 1 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 1 hours 20 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 • LSI - LHR

Kilometers		937 km
Statute Miles		582 miles
Nautical Miles		506 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 20 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to LHR Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - LHR

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and London (United Kingdom) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-08-05, 21:51:42 BST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-08-05, 21:51:42 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

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

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