London to New York Flight Time — LHR to JFK

Q: How far is London from New York?

The great-circle distance from London to New York is approximately 5,539 km (3,442 miles).

Flight Duration

7h 48m

non-stop estimate

Distance

5,539 km

3,442 miles

Time Difference

−4 to −5h

UTC+0/+1 → UTC−5/−4

[ LHR → JFK — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from London, United Kingdom (LHR) to New York, United States (JFK) would cover approximately 5,539 km (3,442 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Estimate, not a schedule. This is a computed non-stop flying time. Check whether a non-stop service exists for your dates; if you connect, add the flying time of each leg plus the time on the ground at the hub.

New York is 4–5 hours behind London, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

These estimates assume a typical commercial cruising speed of 880 km/h and include standard time for taxi, climb and descent. Actual scheduled times can differ by an hour or more on long routes, depending on airline, routing, aircraft and winds.

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Common Questions

How long is the flight from London to New York?

A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) would take approximately 7 hours and 48 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 5,539 km (3,442 miles).

What is the time difference between London and New York?

London uses UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving; New York uses UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving. New York is 4–5 hours behind London, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is London from New York?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from London to New York is approximately 5,539 km (3,442 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

London to New York — Flight Time

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