Flights Plaisance → London
MRU → LGW
Route overview
The flight route operates between Plaisance and London, using a mix of Boeing 777 and Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airport in Plaisance, which opened in 1999, connects to one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, serving over forty million passengers annually in London.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Plaisance (MRU) → London (LGW) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Plaisance the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Plaisance (MRU) to London (LGW) heads north-west for about 9,748 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Plaisance the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating MRU-LGW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MRU-LGW
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 1 airline: British Airways.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
