Flights Rotterdam → London
RTM → LHR
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to London?
The flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to London (LHR) 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 Rotterdam and London, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in London sees a substantial number of passengers annually, with approximately 83,884,572 travelers passing through each year.
The Rotterdam (RTM) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.6/100 (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 Rotterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rotterdam (RTM) to London (LHR) heads west for about 342 km, a flight time of roughly 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rotterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating RTM-LHR
Frequently asked questions about RTM-LHR
The flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to London (LHR) 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.
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The Rotterdam-London route is about 342 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
