Sunday, November 24, 2024 As the busiest airport in the UK and Europe, London Heathrow (LHR) gears up for a bustling December, handling over 39,000 flights and accommodating millions of passengers. According to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, Heathrow will facilitate 39,585 flights next month, offering nearly 8.7 million seats and a staggering 22 billion available seat miles (ASMs).
Among these flights, a small but significant portion includes long-haul journeys exceeding 6,000 miles, connecting travelers to far-flung destinations worldwide. The holiday season always sees heightened activity at Heathrow, and December 2024 is no exception. The airport will witness 39,585 scheduled flights, with 709 of these covering routes over 6,000 miles.
Although these long-haul flights account for just 1.8% of the total, their average seat count and ASMs are significantly higher, showcasing their importance in connecting the UK to distant destinations. Total Flights 39,585 Total Seats 8,687,147 Total ASMs 22,108,590,616 Flights Over 6,000 Miles 709 Long-Haul Seat Average Proportionally Higher Among the standout long-haul flights from Heathrow, British Airways, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines dominate the list, operating routes to Santiago, Sydney, Singapore, and more.
Here’s a closer look at their contributions: As Heathrow’s largest operator, British Airways offers some of the longest routes from the airport. This December, its two standout long-haul services include: Australian.
