Atlanta (ATL) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,201
miles
6,761
kilometers
3,651
nautical miles

🕐 8h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (45°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,201 6,722
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,201 6,722
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,201 6,302
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,201 6,302
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,201 8,402
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,201 6,302
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Atlanta and London earns you 8,402 base miles - that's 34% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to LHR route connects Atlanta, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,201 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 45° from Atlanta. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 4,201 miles (6,761 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to LHR typically take around 8h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,201 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.