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Flights London → Denver

LHR → DEN

9h 47m
Flight time (est.)
9.5
Average risk (Low)
3
Airlines

How long is the flight from London to Denver?

The flight from London (LHR) to Denver (DEN) takes about 9h 47m. 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 Denver, operating with a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Denver opened in 1989 and serves over 82 million passengers annually.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~7,497 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £520 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (LHR) → Denver (DEN) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Denver the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Denver: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (LHR) to Denver (DEN) heads north-west for about 7,497 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 47m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Denver it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
7h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:47
Elevation DEN
5431 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 777
Est. CO₂/passenger
~675 kg

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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%
British Airways (BA) 66% 31 min 1.3%

Frequently asked questions about LHR-DEN

The flight from London (LHR) to Denver (DEN) takes about 9h 47m. 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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Denver, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The London-Denver route is about 7,497 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.