Flights Helsinki → London
HEL → LHR
How long is the flight from Helsinki to London?
The flight from Helsinki (HEL) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 44m. 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 Helsinki, where the airport opened in 1952, to London. Serving one of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic with over eighty-three million passengers annually, this route is operated using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
The Helsinki (HEL) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.9/100 (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 Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to London (LHR) heads west for about 1,848 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 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 HEL-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about HEL-LHR
The flight from Helsinki (HEL) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 44m. 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 Helsinki-London route is about 1,848 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
