flights.net EWR → LHR
- Distance
- 3,456 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a transatlantic route of about 3,456 miles. United's premier Newark-to-London gateway competes with British Airways and Virgin on dense business frequencies. Newark to London is a corporate-heavy transatlantic corridor with multiple daily widebody departures.
Connecting Newark, United States with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 3,456-mile sector nonstop in about 7h 25m. Departures use Newark Liberty International Airport, a 3 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the EWR–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,456 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 7h 25m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A350 |
| Market | transatlantic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop service from Newark to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- British Airways (BA)
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A350 between Newark and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, and September pair good London weather with fares below the summer peak. Winter is cheapest outside the holiday weeks.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Newark to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for EWR–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Newark to London?
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 3,456 miles (5,562 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 7h 25m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Newark to London?
- United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the EWR to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 on the Newark–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from Newark to London?
- May, June, and September pair good London weather with fares below the summer peak. Winter is cheapest outside the holiday weeks.
- Is EWR to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the EWR to LHR route connect?
- This route links Newark, United States with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the Newark to London route use?
- Flights depart Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR/KEWR) in Newark and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.