Flights Hamburg → London
HAM → LHR
How long is the flight from Hamburg to London?
The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 21m. 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 operates between Hamburg and London, using Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The departure airport in Hamburg has a long history, having been opened in 1911, while the arrival airport in London serves an impressive number of passengers annually at 83,884,572.
The Hamburg (HAM) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.9/100 (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 Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LHR) heads west for about 745 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 21m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Hamburg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating HAM-LHR
Frequently asked questions about HAM-LHR
The flight from Hamburg (HAM) to London (LHR) takes about 1h 21m. 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 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The Hamburg-London route is about 745 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
