EWR to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,562 km (3,456 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to London?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,562 km (3,456 mi, 3,003 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 EWR to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northeast of EWR.
How is the EWR to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-LHR in IATA codes and KEWR-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| EWR | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | EGLL |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #4 |
KEWR 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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 65 ft (20 m) of each other.
Airlines flying EWR to LHR
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL, IB, LH.
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 Newark from London?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 5,562 km (3,456 mi, 3,003 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and LHR takes about 7h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from EWR?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northeast of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to LHR?
4 airlines appear on the EWR-LHR route in the open dataset, including Finnair, British Airways, United Airlines.
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