Flight time from London to New York
LGW → JFK · London Gatwick Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
The flight from London (LGW) to New York (JFK) takes about 6h 56m 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
7h 35m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
6h 56m
When will you arrive?
New York is 5 hours behind London. You cross 5 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier 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 London to New York?
- About 6h 56m 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?
- New York is 5 hours behind London.
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