London to New York flight distance & time (LHR-JFK)
How far is London from New York by plane? The great circle distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,555 km / 2,999 nm, about 7h 13m flight time, with an initial heading of 288° (WNW).
| From | London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, GB |
|---|---|
| To | John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, US |
| Distance | 5,555 km · 2,999 nm · 3,451 mi |
| Initial heading | 288° (WNW) |
Airlines on this route
- Air India Limited (AI)
- American Airlines (AA)
- British Airways (BA)
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Cyprus Airways (CY)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Iberia Airlines (IB)
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)
- Kuwait Airways (KU)
- Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS)
Aircraft with enough range to fly LHR to JFK nonstop
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is London from New York?
- The great circle distance between London and New York is 5,555 km (2,999 nm / 3,451 mi).
- How long is the flight from London to New York?
- A direct flight from LHR to JFK takes about 7h 13m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from London to New York?
- Yes - 11 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.