Flights London → Orlando
LGW → MCO
How long is the flight from London to Orlando?
The flight from London (LGW) to Orlando (MCO) takes about 9h 10m. 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 London to Orlando, operating with a mix of Boeing 777 and Boeing 747-400 aircraft. Orlando International Airport, the destination, serves over fifty million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the United States.
The London (LGW) → Orlando (MCO) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Orlando the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Orlando: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Orlando (MCO) heads west for about 6,992 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Orlando it is 5.5 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% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LGW-MCO
Frequently asked questions about LGW-MCO
The flight from London (LGW) to Orlando (MCO) takes about 9h 10m. 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 4 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Orlando, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Orlando route is about 6,992 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
