Flight time from London to New York
LHR → JFK · London Heathrow Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
The flight from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) takes about 7h 33m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 3,442 miles (5,540 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
7h 33m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
6h 54m
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 7h 33m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,442 miles, or 5,540 km (2,991 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- New York is 5 hours behind London.
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