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LHR to BBX: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Philadelphia (Wings Field)
3,525 mi
5,673 km · 3,063 nm
7h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,525 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 23m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- BBX — Wings Field · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near BBX
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport18 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base8 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport14 mi away
- DYL · Doylestown Airport15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from BBX?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 3,525 miles (5,673 km, 3,063 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to BBX?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to BBX?
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