ATL to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,761 km (4,201 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to London?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6,761 km (4,201 mi, 3,651 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATL to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northeast of ATL.
How is the ATL to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-LHR in IATA codes and KATL-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| ATL | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | EGLL |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #4 |
KATL starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 943 ft (287 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to LHR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 6 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AF, AY, IB, KL, VS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta from London?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 6,761 km (4,201 mi, 3,651 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and LHR takes about 8h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from ATL?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northeast of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the ATL-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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