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MCO to LHR: distance & flight time
Orlando (Orlando International Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
4,328 mi
6,965 km · 3,761 nm
8h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,328 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCO — Orlando International Airport · Orlando, United States
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCO
- ORL · Orlando Executive Airport8 mi away
- ISM · Kissimmee Gateway Airport12 mi away
- SFB · Orlando Sanford International Airport24 mi away
- TIX · Space Coast Regional Airport32 mi away
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCO from LHR?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to London (LHR) is 4,328 miles (6,965 km, 3,761 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCO to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MCO to LHR?
Nonstop service on MCO–LHR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 57m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Orlando and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Orlando.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCO to LHR?
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Why are some MCO to LHR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCO–LHR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.