Flight time from London to Singapore
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 12 h 35 min. Flying back from Singapore to London takes about 14 h 5 min. The two airports are 6,763 miles (10,883 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LHR → SIN | 12h 35m | London → 5:35 AM the next day |
| SIN → LHR | 14h 05m | Singapore → 3:05 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Singapore is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in London and Singapore, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The London to Singapore flight is usually quicker than Singapore to London. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from London to Singapore?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 12 h 35 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 14 h 5 min.
How far is Singapore from London?
6,763 miles (10,883 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LHR and SIN airports.
What is the time difference between London and Singapore?
Singapore is 7 hours ahead of London right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave London at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Singapore?
Leaving London at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Singapore at about 5:35 AM the next day local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.