Distance From London Heathrow Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, LHR - JFK Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 3443 miles or 5540 kilometers or 2990 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from London ( United Kingdom ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and New York takes around 7 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 7 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LHR - JFK

Kilometers		5540 km
Statute Miles		3443 miles
Nautical Miles		2990 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 54 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to JFK Flight Path

Location of London Heathrow Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between London, United Kingdom and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - JFK

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and New York (United States) is 5 Hours.
New York time is 5 Hours behind London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2024-10-22, 23:34:38 BST
New York (United States)	2024-10-22, 18:34:38 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States