HUB
LHR
London
51.47° N, 0.46° W

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 51.47° N, 0.46° W • Country: GB • Standard Timezone: UTC+00:00 (Local: 02:28 AM) • Solar Angle: -39.6° (Night)

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) located and what are its coordinates?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is located in London, GB at geodetic coordinates 51.47° N, 0.46° W (Latitude: 51.4706°, Longitude: -0.4619°).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to LHR?
London Heathrow Airport operates on civil timezone UTC+00:00 (approximate local clock time: 02:28 AM). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of -39.6°, placing the airport in night.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from LHR?
Orb Vector indexes 16 connected flight corridors radiating from LHR. The 3D globe above displays each Great Circle geodesic spoke arc with true initial departure bearings and geodesic distances.