Flights Abu Dhabi → London
AUH → LHR
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to London?
The flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London (LHR) takes about 7h 19m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Abu Dhabi to London, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 models. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, indicating high demand and significant connectivity for this route.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Abu Dhabi (AUH) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 5,516 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 19m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating AUH-LHR
Frequently asked questions about AUH-LHR
The flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London (LHR) takes about 7h 19m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 5 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines, TAP Portugal.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at London, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
