New York to London Flight Duration Calculator

What is the flight duration from New York to London?

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Average flight time is 6 hours 56 minutes

The fastest flight time from New York to London is 6 hours 30 minutes

New York to London flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 6 hours 56 minutes

Shortest flight duration 6 hours 30 minutes

Longest flight duration 7 hours 10 minutes

The average flight time from New York to London is 6 hours 56 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 New York to London is 3,461 miles / 5,570 km

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) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

London airports

London has 5 airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 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), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Southampton Airport (SOU), Bournemouth Airport (BOH), Birmingham Airport (BHX), Norwich International Airport (NWI) and East Midlands Airport (EMA).

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

New York & London local times and timezones

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

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New York to London FAQs

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

On average, the flight time from New York to London is 6 hours 56 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 New York to London could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.

What is the distance between New York and London?

The distance between New York and London is 3,461 miles or 5,570 km.

What is the shortest flight duration from New York to London?

The shortest flight time from New York to London is 6 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 New York to London?

The average flight time from New York to London is 6 hours 56 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.

What is the timezone difference between New York and London?

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