Flights London → Minneapolis
LHR → MSP
How long is the flight from London to Minneapolis?
The flight from London (LHR) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 8h 28m. 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 between London and Minneapolis, utilizing Boeing 767 aircraft for the journey. The destination airport in Minneapolis sees over thirty-one million passengers annually, indicating a high volume of air traffic.
The London (LHR) → Minneapolis (MSP) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Minneapolis the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Minneapolis: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Minneapolis (MSP) heads north-west for about 6,443 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Minneapolis it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating LHR-MSP
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-MSP
The flight from London (LHR) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 8h 28m. 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: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The London-Minneapolis route is about 6,443 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.
