Flight time from London to New York

About 5,570 km (3,461 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 7h 30m.

Distance

5,570 km

3,461 miles

Flight time

7h 30m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

5h behind

New York

From

Departure time (local)

London to New York

5,570 km

3,461 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

7h 30m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

London to New York at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to New York, United States covers a great-circle distance of roughly 5,570 kilometres (3,461 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 30m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

New York is about 5 hours behind London, so expect some jet lag from crossing 5 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly west and gain them. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

London to New York FAQ

How long is the flight from London to New York?

London to New York is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 30m, based on a great-circle distance of 5,570 km (3,461 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from New York?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to New York is about 5,570 kilometres, or 3,461 miles.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

New York is about 5 hours behind London. Crossing 5 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying west.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.