How long does it actually take to get to London?
Great question! And I’ve got some answers for you. Let’s talk flights. The flight time from New York to London is about 7.5 hours. The return flight time from London to New York is about 8.5 hours. The flight time from the west coast, specifically Los Angeles is approximately 11.5 hours, and 10 hours from Vancouver.
In general, flights from Europe to the US take longer than flights from the US to Europe due to differences in tailwinds and headwinds.
Supersonic planes once only took 3.5 hours to cross the pond but since the end of the Concorde era, there have been no more. We hope to see them again soon though! Imagine deciding to go to London at lunchtime and being there by dinner!
One way to break up your flight to or from London is stopping over in Iceland.
Flights to Iceland from New York are around 5.5 hours and from Iceland to London around 3 hours. Whether you visit Iceland for a few days on your way to Europe or plan an immersive week-long vacation it is a good idea to decide what is most important to experience and plan ahead.
Ready to plan your trip to London?
So no matter where you’re flying from, be sure to reach out to me today by phone or email to discuss your trip to London.
