Flights London → Newark
LHR → EWR
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 10.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-EWR
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-EWR
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.
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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.
