Flights London → Toronto
LHR → YYZ
How long is the flight from London to Toronto?
The flight from London (LHR) to Toronto (YYZ) takes about 7h 33m. 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 from London to Toronto is operated by a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 787, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A330-300, and Boeing 787-8. The destination airport in Toronto sees over 35 million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major international travel hub.
The London (LHR) → Toronto (YYZ) route is operated by American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Toronto the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Toronto: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Toronto (YYZ) heads north-west for about 5,707 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Toronto it is 3.0 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% |
| 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-YYZ
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-YYZ
The flight from London (LHR) to Toronto (YYZ) takes about 7h 33m. 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 5 airlines: American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The London-Toronto route is about 5,707 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.
