London Heathrow Airport to New York Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from London Heathrow Airport to New York?
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Average flight time is 7 hours 55 minutes

The fastest flight time from London Heathrow Airport to New York is 7 hours 30 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to New York flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 7 hours 55 minutes
Shortest flight duration 7 hours 30 minutes
Longest flight duration 8 hours 25 minutes
The average flight time from London Heathrow Airport to New York is 7 hours 55 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from London Heathrow Airport to New York is 3,448 miles / 5,549 km

London airports

London has 5 airports: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to New York: London Southend Airport (SEN), Southampton Airport (SOU), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

New York airports

New York has 3 airports: New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

If you don't fancy flying from New York there are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: White Plains Westchester County Airport (HPN), Islip Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN), Allentown Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and Avoca Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and London to New York.

London & New York local times and timezones

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London, United Kingdom is 5 hours ahead of New York, United States

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London Heathrow Airport to New York FAQs

How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow Airport to New York?

On average, the flight time from London Heathrow Airport to New York is 7 hours 55 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from London Heathrow Airport to New York could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London Heathrow Airport and New York?

The distance between London Heathrow Airport and New York is 3,448 miles or 5,549 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London Heathrow Airport to New York?

The shortest flight time from London Heathrow Airport to New York is 7 hours 30 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from London to New York?

The average flight time from London Heathrow Airport to New York is 7 hours 55 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and New York?

The time zone difference between London and New York is 5 hours.