Flights London → Miami
LHR → MIA
How long is the flight from London to Miami?
The flight from London (LHR) to Miami (MIA) takes about 9h 18m. 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 from London to Miami is operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777, Boeing 747-400, and Airbus A330-300. The destination airport in Miami sees over 50 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports for international travel.
The London (LHR) → Miami (MIA) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Miami the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Miami: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Miami (MIA) heads west for about 7,109 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 18m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Miami 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 LHR-MIA
Frequently asked questions about LHR-MIA
The flight from London (LHR) to Miami (MIA) takes about 9h 18m. 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.
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The London-Miami route is about 7,109 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.
