Flights London → Rotterdam
LHR → RTM
How long is the flight from London to Rotterdam?
The flight from London (LHR) to Rotterdam (RTM) takes about 51 min. 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 Rotterdam, using an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Rotterdam sees approximately 2,133,708 passengers per year, indicating a significant level of air traffic at this hub.
The London (LHR) → Rotterdam (RTM) route is operated by American Airlines, 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 Rotterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Rotterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Rotterdam (RTM) heads east for about 342 km, a flight time of roughly 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Rotterdam it is 1.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-RTM
Frequently asked questions about LHR-RTM
The flight from London (LHR) to Rotterdam (RTM) takes about 51 min. 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 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Rotterdam, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Rotterdam route is about 342 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
