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London to New York: flight time and arrival time
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Now in New York
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Nonstop flight: about 8h · 3,443 miles · New York is 5 hours behind London
What time will you land?
If you take off from London at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in New York, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 8 hours:
| Leave London | Arrive New York |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9 AM |
| 9 AM | 12 PM |
| 12 PM | 3 PM |
| 3 PM | 6 PM |
| 6 PM | 9 PM |
| 9 PM | 12 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying west to New York means your day stretches by 5 hours, which most people find easier than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on arrival, and get some evening light to help your body clock shift later.
Questions
How long is the flight from London to New York?
A nonstop flight from London to New York takes about 8 hours. The route covers roughly 3,443 miles (5,541 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave London at 6 PM, what time will I land in New York?
On a nonstop flight of about 8 hours, leaving London at 6:00 PM local time gets you to New York at about 9 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between London and New York?
New York is currently 5 hours behind London.