London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: LHR
ICAO code: EGLL
City: London
Region / province: England
Country / territory: United Kingdom
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 51.4708° N, 0.4599° W
Elevation: 25 m (83 ft)
Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 3,901 m (12,799 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
09L/27R	3,901 m12,799 ft	50 m	Asphalt	Yes
09R/27L	3,658 m12,001 ft	50 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
9,850 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,238 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,219 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS	113.750 MHz
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS (Arrival)	115.100 MHz
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS (Departure)	121.935 MHz
ATIS	Heathrow ATIS	128.075 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	Heathrow Delivery	121.975 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	119.725 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	120.400 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	127.525 MHz
DIR	Heathrow Director	134.975 MHz
Ground GND	Heathrow Ground	121.700 MHz
Ground GND	Heathrow Ground	121.850 MHz
Ground GND	Heathrow Ground	121.900 MHz
Tower TWR	Heathrow Tower	118.500 MHz
Tower TWR	Heathrow Tower	118.700 MHz
Tower TWR	Heathrow Tower	124.475 MHz

Air freight to and from London Heathrow Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and London through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United Kingdom

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
London Gatwick Airport	LGW	London	41 km
London Luton Airport	LTN	Luton, Luton	45 km
London Stansted Airport	STN	London, Essex	66 km
Birmingham Airport	BHX	Birmingham, West Midlands	140 km
Bristol Airport	BRS	Bristol	157 km
East Midlands Airport	EMA	Nottingham, Leicestershire	162 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of London Heathrow Airport?

The IATA code of London Heathrow Airport is LHR and its ICAO code is EGLL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is London Heathrow Airport located?

London Heathrow Airport is in London, England, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.4708° N, 0.4599° W and an elevation of 25 m (83 ft).

How far is London Heathrow Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from London Heathrow Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,219 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,238 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,850 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 15 min.

How long is the runway at London Heathrow Airport?

The longest runway at London Heathrow Airport is 3,901 m (12,799 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from London Heathrow Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.