Flights to London
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
London is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London International Airport (YXU), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London International Airport (regional) | YXU | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,800 ft | 912 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,800 ft, YXU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 912 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from London
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| London to New York City | United States | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| London to Toronto | Canada | 169 km (105 mi) | about 58 min |
| London to Brooklyn | United States | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| London to Chicago | United States | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| London to Queens | United States | 664 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| London to Montréal | Canada | 670 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| London to Philadelphia | United States | 607 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| London to Manhattan | United States | 649 km (403 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| London to The Bronx | United States | 654 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| London to Ottawa | Canada | 517 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| London to Jacksonville | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| London to Columbus | United States | 367 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| London to Charlotte | United States | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| London to Indianapolis | United States | 544 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| London to Winnipeg | Canada | 1,436 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| London to Washington | United States | 575 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| London to Nashville | United States | 895 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| London to Boston | United States | 834 km (518 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| London to Detroit | United States | 165 km (103 mi) | about 58 min |
| London to Memphis | United States | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| London to Louisville | United States | 650 km (404 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| London to Baltimore | United States | 564 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| London to Shanghai | China | 11,445 km (7,112 mi) | about 15 h 25 min |
| London to Chongqing | China | 11,909 km (7,400 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| London to Chengdu | China | 11,808 km (7,337 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
| London to Beijing | China | 10,629 km (6,605 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| London to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,352 km (5,190 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| London to Tianjin | China | 10,697 km (6,647 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
| London to Wuhan | China | 11,683 km (7,260 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| London to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,361 km (7,059 mi) | about 15 h 19 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for London?
London International Airport (YXU) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, YKF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YXU from London city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.