London to Vilnius
2h 35m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vilnius International Airport (VNO) covers 1,746 km (1,085 miles) and takes approximately 2h 35m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 68°, passing near 53.7° N, 11.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 3h 10m | 3h 36m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 14m | 2h 40m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 56m | 2h 22m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 03m | 2h 28m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LHR | VNO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Vilnius International Airport |
| City | London | Vilnius |
| Country | United Kingdom | Lithuania |
| ICAO | EGLL | EYVI |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | 54.6341, 25.2858 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 648 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Vilnius?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Vilnius (VNO) takes about 2h 35m. The great-circle distance is 1,746 km (1,085 miles, 943 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 68°.
How far is London from Vilnius?
1,746 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,085 miles or 943 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LHR and VNO?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,746 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from London
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.