Flights London → Raleigh-durham
LHR → RDU
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Raleigh-Durham, operating with a Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The destination airport sees over 14 million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel.
The London (LHR) → Raleigh-durham (RDU) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Raleigh-durham the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Raleigh-durham: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Raleigh-durham (RDU) heads west for about 6,216 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Raleigh-durham 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% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-RDU
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-RDU
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: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The London-Raleigh-durham route is about 6,216 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.
