Atlanta to London (ATL–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JFK New York 9h 35m AFAMB6 Z0 New York (JFK) to London flights
DUB Dublin 9h 56m DL FR Dublin (DUB) to London flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 12m ACAMDL PDTS Toronto (YYZ) to London flights
BOS Boston 10h 17m AFAMB6 B6TP Boston (BOS) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 35m AFAMDL AFKLU2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
EDI Edinburgh 10h 42m DL U2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
LHR London 10h 50m BADLIB EY London (LHR) to London flights
TPA Tampa 10h 51m AFAMDL AYBAEI Tampa (TPA) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 55m DLKLSV U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
MCO Orlando 10h 56m AFAMDL AYBAEI Orlando (MCO) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Atlanta to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,220 mi 7h 25m nonstop +5h ahead

ATL–LGW had nonstop service from Norse Atlantic UK Ltd, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,220 miles in 7h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ATL–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Z0 Norse Atlantic UK Ltd 1 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Z0 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,667
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → LGW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LGW → ATL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,220 mi / 6,790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

ATL–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to London route.
Route details
Distance4,220 mi / 6,790 km
Flight time7h 25m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take about 7h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 4,220 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ATL to LGW: Norse Atlantic UK Ltd. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Dublin and Toronto Pearson.
London is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from LGW to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to LGW

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) had nonstop service from Norse Atlantic UK Ltd, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ATL to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to LGW is about 7 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,220 miles (6,790 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Dublin and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.