New York (JFK) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,442
miles
5,540
kilometers
2,991
nautical miles

🕐 7h 3m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (51°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,442 5,507
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,442 5,507
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,442 5,163
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,442 5,163
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,442 6,884
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,442 5,163
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?

The JFK to LHR route is one of the busiest air corridors in the world, with dozens of daily flights operated by multiple airlines!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to LHR route connects New York, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,442 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 51° from New York. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the 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 John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3,442 miles (5,540 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LHR typically take around 7h 3m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,442 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.