London to New York Flights (LHR to JFK)

Route Reference

London to New York

LHR

London

⟶

JFK

New York

Distance	5,540 km / 3,442 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 6.5 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Europe/London
Destination Time Zone	America/New_York

Airlines Based in United Kingdom or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

AA American Airlines DL Delta Air Lines UA United Airlines WN Southwest Airlines B6 JetBlue Airways AS Alaska Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*LHRJFK HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair LHRJFK tells you the flight departs London and arrives in New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from New York?

London (LHR) is approximately 5,540 km (3,442 miles) from New York (JFK).

How long is the flight from London to New York?

A nonstop flight from LHR to JFK takes roughly 6.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

London is on Europe/London and New York is on America/New_York — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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