Pittsburgh to London

Flight distance, time and route map · PIT → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 55°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance5,971 km3,710 miles · 3,224 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 50° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to Pittsburgh
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is Pittsburgh from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between Pittsburgh International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 5,971 km (3,710 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to London?

About 8 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Pittsburgh heading north-east (50°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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