Flights London → Leeds
LHR → LBA
How long is the flight from London to Leeds?
The flight from London (LHR) to Leeds (LBA) takes about 46 min. 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 from London to Leeds, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Leeds opened in 1931 and currently serves approximately 3,287,968 passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Leeds (LBA) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Leeds the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Leeds: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Leeds (LBA) heads north for about 278 km, a flight time of roughly 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Leeds 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) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-LBA
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-LBA
The flight from London (LHR) to Leeds (LBA) takes about 46 min. 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.
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The London-Leeds 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.
