Distance From Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport to London Heathrow Airport

The distance from Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport () to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5584 miles or 8986 kilometers or 4849 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 Hoedspruit ( South Africa ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hoedspruit and London takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport, Hoedspruit, South Africa to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 50 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		8986 km
Statute Miles		5584 miles
Nautical Miles		4849 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - to LHR Flight Path

Location of Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hoedspruit to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hoedspruit, South Africa and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Hoedspruit, South Africa and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHR

Time difference between Hoedspruit (South Africa) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Hoedspruit.

Location	Local Time
Hoedspruit (South Africa)	2026-03-21, 03:21:41 SAST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-03-21, 01:21:41 GMT

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

Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport ( / FATB) Hoedspruit, South Africa

Destination

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