Baltimore to London (BWI–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA228
BA British
788
9:35 PM
EDT
8:40 AM+1
GMT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA9602
BA British
788
9:50 PM
EDT
7:10 AM+1
GMT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2
BA British
10:26 PM
EDT
8:13 AM+1
GMT
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5429
AY Finnair
788
3:25 PM
GMT T5
6:45 PM
EDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8929
EI Aer Lingus
788
3:25 PM
GMT T5
7:45 PM
EDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA229
BA British
789
3:25 PM
GMT T5
7:45 PM
EDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baltimore to London
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 3,625 mi 5h 20m nonstop +4h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

BWI–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,625 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 9 788 5h20-7h05 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (9 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, BWI to LHR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,486
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
BWI → LHR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LHR → BWI
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays →

Other ways to reach London from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric BWI→LHR IAD→LHR PHL→LHR
Distance from BWI 45 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 4
Weekly flights 9 58 50
Flight time 5h 20m 5h 28m 4h 57m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
London is 4 hours ahead of Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,625 mi / 5,834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m to 7h 5m.
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 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.

BWI–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to London route.
Route details
Distance3,625 mi / 5,834 km
Flight time5h 20m to 7h 5m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 21 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 5h 20m to 7h 5m. The route covers 3,625 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from BWI to LHR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIA, SNN, IAD, YYZ, PHL, JFK, NAP, SOF, BDA, PIT, RDU, ATL, DTW, NAS, KEF, CVG, MSP, AUS, BOS, EWR, TPA, MCO, CLT, MSY, MIA, SLC, MBJ, ORD, BNA, DEN, LAS, CUN, SAN, PHX, IAH, DFW, SFO, LAX and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4 hours ahead of Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from LHR to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BWI to LHR

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to LHR ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes to 7 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,625 miles (5,834 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL).