London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?
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Average flight time is 8 hours 12 minutes

The fastest flight time from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 7 hours 50 minutes

London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 8 hours 12 minutes
Shortest flight duration 7 hours 50 minutes
Longest flight duration 8 hours 30 minutes
The average flight time from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 8 hours 12 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 to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3,455 miles / 5,560 km

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) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

New York airports

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

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), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Bradley International Airport (BDL).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Manchester to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, London to Greek Islands, London to New York, London to NYU, London to Newark, Manchester to JFK Terminal 5, Bristol to Greek Islands, England to Greek Islands and Manchester to Greek Islands.

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 to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport FAQs

How long does it take to fly from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?

On average, the flight time from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 8 hours 12 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 to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between London and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3,455 miles or 5,560 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The shortest flight time from London to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 7 hours 50 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 to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 8 hours 12 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 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.