New York JFK (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) are 5,540 km (3,442 mi) apart, about 7h 5m by nonstop flight. 5 airlines fly the route nonstop: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. London is 4 to 5 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. Flights also run the other way, from London to New York, over the same distance.

New York to London is the most famous long-haul route in the world, often called the most valuable in aviation, with five airlines competing on it. The shortest path follows the coast of Canada over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and reaches Europe over Ireland.

Distance

5,540 km3,442 mi

Flight time

7h 5m8h 5m on the way back

Time difference

+4 / +5 hLondon vs New York

CO₂ per passenger

1,274 kgEconomy, one way

Airlines Flying New York to London Nonstop

• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Delta Air Lines
• JetBlue
• Virgin Atlantic

Both airports list each of these airlines on the route, so it flies both ways. Seasonal flights only operate part of the year.

How Far Is New York from London?

5,540 km (3,442 mi) along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface. Real flights stray from it a little for winds, air traffic routes and closed airspace.

How Long Is the Flight from New York to London?

Nonstop flights from New York to London are scheduled at about 7h 5m, and at about 8h 5m from London to New York. These are the times airlines publish, gate to gate, rounded to five minutes. The two directions differ mostly because of the winds at cruising altitude.

Time Difference Between New York and London

London is 4 to 5 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. Daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates in each country (or not at all), which is why the gap changes.

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The Airports

New York JFK JFKUnited States192 nonstop destinations, 80 airlinesFlights from JFKLondon Heathrow LHRUnited Kingdom225 nonstop destinations, 84 airlinesFlights from LHR

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Airlines as of September 2026, from the destination lists of both airports, compiled by My Flight Routes. Schedules change and seasonal routes come and go, so check with the airline before you book.

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