New York to London
Distance5,540 km3,442 miles · 2,991 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 7 h 25 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- north-east 51° at departure
- From
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- To
- London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
- Type
- International · long-haul
Questions
How far is New York from London by plane?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 5,540 km (3,442 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from New York to London?
About 7 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave New York heading north-east (51°) on the shortest path.
Routes from New York
- New York to Toronto588 km
- New York to Chicago1,188 km
- New York to Atlanta1,222 km
- New York to Mexico City3,365 km
- New York to Los Angeles3,974 km
- New York to Madrid5,761 km
Routes to London
- Paris to London348 km
- Amsterdam to London370 km
- Frankfurt to London654 km
- Zurich to London788 km
- Munich to London941 km
- Copenhagen to London979 km
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