Flights Leeds → London
LBA → LHR
Route overview
The flight route operates from Leeds to London using an Airbus A319 aircraft. The airport in Leeds, where the journey originates, has been open since 1931, while the destination airport sees a high volume of passengers annually, with approximately 83,884,572 travelers passing through each year.
The Leeds (LBA) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.6/100 (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 Leeds the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Leeds (LBA) to London (LHR) heads south for about 278 km, a flight time of roughly 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Leeds 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) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LBA-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about LBA-LHR
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Leeds-London route is about 278 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
