New York to London Heathrow Airport Flight Duration

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Average flight time is 6 hours 57 minutes

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

New York to London Heathrow Airport flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 6 hours 57 minutes
Shortest flight duration 6 hours 30 minutes
Longest flight duration 7 hours 10 minutes
The average flight time from New York to London Heathrow Airport is 6 hours 57 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 Heathrow Airport is 3,448 miles / 5,549 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 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), Birmingham Airport (BHX), Bristol Airport (BRS) and East Midlands Airport (EMA).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and New York 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 Heathrow Airport FAQs

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

On average, the flight time from New York to London Heathrow Airport is 6 hours 57 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 Heathrow Airport could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between New York and London Heathrow Airport?

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

The shortest flight time from New York to London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport is 6 hours 57 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.