London to New York
Distance5,540 km3,442 miles · 2,991 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 7 h 25 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- west 288° at departure
- From
- London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
- To
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- Type
- International · long-haul
Questions
How far is London from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and John F. Kennedy International 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 London to New York?
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 London heading west (288°) on the shortest path.
Routes from London
- London to Paris348 km
- London to Amsterdam370 km
- London to Frankfurt654 km
- London to Zurich788 km
- London to Munich941 km
- London to Copenhagen979 km
Routes to New York
- Toronto to New York588 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Atlanta to New York1,222 km
- Mexico City to New York3,365 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,974 km
- Madrid to New York5,761 km
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