Flights London → Newark
LHR → EWR
How long is the flight from London to Newark?
The flight from London (LHR) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 22m. 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 Newark, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 (including the 787-8 variant), Airbus A330-300, Airbus A340-600, Boeing 767-300, and Boeing 757-200. Newark Liberty International Airport, which opened in 2001, serves as the destination with an annual passenger traffic of over 43 million.
The London (LHR) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Newark (EWR) heads west for about 5,562 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Newark 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% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-EWR
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-EWR
The flight from London (LHR) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 22m. 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 6 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Newark, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Newark route is about 5,562 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.
