Flights London → Moscow
LHR → DME
How long is the flight from London to Moscow?
The flight from London (LHR) to Moscow (DME) takes about 3h 36m. 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 Moscow, utilizing a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A321, Boeing 767, and Boeing 747-400. The destination airport in Moscow has been in operation since 1964 and currently serves over 29 million passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Moscow (DME) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Moscow the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Moscow: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Moscow (DME) heads north-east for about 2,545 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Moscow it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-DME
Frequently asked questions about LHR-DME
The flight from London (LHR) to Moscow (DME) takes about 3h 36m. 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 1 airline: British Airways.
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The London-Moscow route is about 2,545 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
