Question 1

What is the flight distance between London (LHR) and Toronto (YYZ)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 5,707 km (3,082 nautical miles / 3,546 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from LHR to YYZ?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from LHR to YYZ is approximately 7h 48m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from LHR to YYZ?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 5,707 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 5,986 km (+279 km (+4.9%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from LHR to YYZ?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from LHR toward YYZ is 295° WSW.