LondonNew YorkDirect FlightsLHR–JFK
London (London Heathrow Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport).
Flight time from LHR to JFK is estimated at about 7h 41m, based on the 3,442-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 20-21/day across 5 captured airlines, with British Airways appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 08:15 to 20:05 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~7h 41m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 3,442 mi | 20-21/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LHR to JFK
Our current provider sample includes 20-21/day from LHR to JFK across 5 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3, 5, 2.
- First departure
- 08:15
- Last departure
- 20:05
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 27
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 9/day | Boeing 777, Boeing 787 · Terminal 5 · Seat map | 08:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
JFK to LHR flights — 21-22/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LHR to JFK, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 143 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from LHR to JFK?
The LHR to JFK flight time is estimated at about 7h 41m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LHR from JFK?
LHR to JFK is about 3,442 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LHR to JFK?
Our current provider sample for LHR to JFK includes British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LHR to JFK?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LHR to JFK include Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Boeing 787, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Boeing 787, Boeing 777.