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LHR to LEX: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Lexington KY (Blue Grass Airport)
3,997 mi
6,433 km · 3,474 nm
8h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,997 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 18m 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
- LEX — Blue Grass Airport · Lexington KY, 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 LEX
- FFT · Capital City Airport19 mi away
- LOU · Bowman Field59 mi away
- SDF · Louisville International Standiford Field62 mi away
- SME · Lake Cumberland Regional Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from LEX?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Lexington KY (LEX) is 3,997 miles (6,433 km, 3,474 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to LEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 18m 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 Lexington KY?
Lexington KY is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to LEX?
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