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LHR to JRA: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → New York (West 30th St. Heliport)
3,447 mi
5,547 km · 2,995 nm
7h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,447 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 13m 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, 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 JRA
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from JRA?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to New York (JRA) is 3,447 miles (5,547 km, 2,995 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to JRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 13m 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 New York?
New York is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to JRA?
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