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

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4,201 mi airlines 49/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 16h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL30+4
DL Delta
764
5:00 PM
EDT TI
6:25 AM+1
BST
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3975cs
SK S
764
5:05 PM
EDT TI
6:25 AM+1
BST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS104+3
VS Virgin Atlantic
35K
6:15 PM
EDT TI
7:15 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL32+4
DL Delta
764
9:55 PM
EDT TI
11:20 AM+1
BST
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA226+4
BA British
777
10:25 PM
EDT TI
11:45 AM+1
BST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5426cs
AY Finnair
772
10:25 PM
EDT TI
11:45 AM+1
BST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL36+4
DL Delta
764
11:50 PM
EDT TI
1:15 PM+1
BST
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL6048cs
KL KLM
339
8:55 AM
BST T3
2:35 PM
EDT
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4009cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
764
9:20 AM
BST T3
1:40 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL33+4
DL Delta
764
9:20 AM
BST T3
1:34 PM
EDT
9h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3978cs
SK S
764
9:20 AM
BST T3
1:40 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3587cs
AF Air France
764
9:20 AM
BST T3
1:40 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS103+3
VS Virgin Atlantic
35K
11:15 AM
BST T3
3:25 PM
EDT
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL31+4
DL Delta
764
1:25 PM
BST T3
5:45 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3976cs
SK S
764
1:25 PM
BST T3
5:47 PM
EDT
9h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3624cs
AF Air France
764
1:25 PM
BST T3
5:47 PM
EDT
9h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4045cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
764
1:25 PM
BST T3
5:47 PM
EDT
9h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3980cs
SK S
764
3:15 PM
BST T3
7:46 PM
EDT
9h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4087cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
764
3:15 PM
BST T3
7:46 PM
EDT
9h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL37+4
DL Delta
764
3:15 PM
BST T3
7:40 PM
EDT
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3596cs
IB Iberia
777
3:35 PM
BST T3
9:10 PM
EDT
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5427cs
AY Finnair
777
4:10 PM
BST T3
8:30 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8927cs
EI Aer Lingus
777
4:10 PM
BST T3
8:30 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA227+4
BA British
772
4:10 PM
BST T3
8:30 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Atlanta to London
1 carrier, 49 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 4,201 mi 8h nonstop +5h ahead 77 1-stop hubs

ATL–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,201 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: AY 7 777 8h20 82% Oneworld AY
Aircraft on this route
35K Airbus A350-900 ULR – VS
764 Boeing 767-400ER – DL, SK
772 Boeing 777-200 – AY
777 Boeing 777 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to LHR direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
119
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,331
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,201 mi / 6,761 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m to 8h 25m.
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 LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

ATL–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to London route.
Route details
Distance4,201 mi / 6,761 km
Flight time8h to 8h 25m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights49 out / 119 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 8h to 8h 25m. The route covers 4,201 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from ATL to LHR. The return direction has about 119 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNN, LUX, YOW, LIS, ANU, CUN, PIT, BNA, BDA, BWI, CVG, PHL, EDI, MAD, IAD, NAS, YUL, VCE, BCN, RDU, BGI, CDG, AMS, CPH, MAN, YYZ, MCO, TPA, BOS, MSP, EWR, STL, ORD, JFK, BRU, DUB, MIA, CLT, YYC, MSY, ATH, IAH, DEN, DFW, FCO, FRA, RAK, MUC, MBJ, NAP, AUS, MEX, YVR, ZRH, LAS, MXP, PHX, BOG, IST, LAX, CPT, GIG, GDL, JNB, DTW, SCL, SEA, GRU, SLC, LOS, DOH, SFO, SAN, PDX, AUH, ICN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to LHR ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes to 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,201 miles (6,761 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.