Flight time from New York to London
JFK → LGW · John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
The flight from New York (JFK) to London (LGW) takes about 5h 55m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,460 miles (5,569 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
6h 23m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
5h 55m
When will you arrive?
London is 5 hours ahead of New York. You cross 5 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from New York to London?
- About 5h 55m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,460 miles, or 5,569 km (3,007 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- London is 5 hours ahead of New York.
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