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NEW to LHR: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
4,608 mi
7,415 km · 4,004 nm
9h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,608 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 30m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, 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 NEW
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 NEW from LHR?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to London (LHR) is 4,608 miles (7,415 km, 4,004 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 30m 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 New Orleans and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to LHR?
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