New YorkLondonFlight TimeJFK–LHR
New York (John F. Kennedy International) to London (Heathrow).
The flight from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) takes 6h 25m on average, covering about 3,861 miles. Across 31 flights we tracked, the fastest was 6h 4m and the slowest 6h 49m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6h 25m | 3,861 mi | 6h 4m | 4 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for JFK to LHR
Our current provider sample includes 21-22/day from JFK to LHR across 5 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 8, 4, 5.
- First departure
- 07:50
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 27
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 9-10/day | Boeing 777, Boeing 787 · Terminal 8 · Seat map | 07:50 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 31 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from JFK to LHR?
The JFK to LHR flight takes 6h 25m on average based on 31 tracked flights.
How far is JFK from LHR?
JFK to LHR is about 3,861 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from JFK to LHR?
Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic fly the JFK to LHR route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from JFK to LHR?
Aircraft observed on JFK to LHR include Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200, Airbus A350-1000.