St. Petersburg to London
3h 03m The flight from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 2,114 km (1,313 miles) and takes approximately 3h 03m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 258°, passing near 56.6° N, 13.2° 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 51m | 4h 16m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 43m | 3h 08m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 21m | 2h 46m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 29m | 2h 54m |
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
| LED | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Pulkovo Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | St. Petersburg | London |
| Country | Russia | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | ULLI | EGLL |
| Coordinates | 59.8003, 30.2625 | 51.4707, -0.4599 |
| Elevation | 78 ft | 83 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from St. Petersburg to London?
A non-stop flight from St. Petersburg (LED) to London (LHR) takes about 3h 03m. The great-circle distance is 2,114 km (1,313 miles, 1,141 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 258°.
How far is St. Petersburg from London?
2,114 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,313 miles or 1,141 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 LED and LHR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,114 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 St. Petersburg
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.