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Flight Distance from New York (JFK) to London (LHR)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
JFKKJFK
New York, United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Great Circle Path
5,540 km3,442 miles • 2,991 NM
Destination Airport
EGLLLHR
London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
Direct Distance
5,540 km
3,442 Statute Miles
2,991 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 1m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
499 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
51° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 1m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 31m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
11h 9m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free tourism up to 6 months.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KJFK
- Coordinates: 40.6394°, -73.7793°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 13 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGLL
- Coordinates: 51.4707°, -0.4599°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 83 ft
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