Flight path
How far is it, really?
Aircraft fly the shortest route over the curved Earth — which is why a Los Angeles to London flight passes over Greenland. Pick two airports to see the route, distance and a typical flying time.
Distance
Flying time
typical block time
Initial heading
from departure
Route
Great-circle distance. Actual tracks vary with winds, airspace and weather; flying time is an estimate including taxi, climb and descent. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.