WashingtontoLondonFlight Time
IAD–LHR · Nonstop
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to London (LHR) takes 6h 55m on average, covering about 3,667 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 6h 51m and the slowest 7h 2m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6h 55m | 3,667 mi | Nonstop | 6h 51m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to London
British Airways, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic operate 6-7/day flights from IAD to LHR.
- First departure
- 17:40
- Last departure
- 23:51
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 3/day | Boeing 777 · Seat map | 17:4018:43 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to London?
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to London (LHR) takes 6h 55m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 6h 51m and the slowest 7h 2m.
How far is Washington from London?
Washington (IAD) to London (LHR) is about 3,667 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to London?
Yes. British Airways, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to London (LHR), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to London?
British Airways, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to London (LHR).
What aircraft fly from Washington to London?
The IAD–LHR route is flown with Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights from DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights from RIC
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights to LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights to LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights to LTN