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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AY5428cs
AY Finnair
772
9:30 PM
EDT
9:50 AM+1
BST
7h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA228+4
BA British
777
10:25 PM
EDT
10:37 AM+1
BST
7h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2
BA British
10:48 PM
EDT
10:21 AM+1
BST
6h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3598cs
IB Iberia
788
3:25 PM
BST T5
7:45 PM
EDT
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5429cs
AY Finnair
777
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:40 PM
EDT
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8929cs
EI Aer Lingus
772
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:40 PM
EDT
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA229+4
BA British
772
5:49 PM
BST T5
8:37 PM
EDT
7h 48m
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
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 3,625 mi 6h 33m nonstop +5h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

BWI–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 3,625 miles in approximately 6h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 44 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 Also: AY 8 777 6h33-7h12 100% Oneworld AY
VS Virgin Atlantic 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – AY
777 Boeing 777 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (8 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: VS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,497
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.

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 2 9 6
Weekly flights 15 98 84
Flight time 6h 33m 6h 10m 6h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,625 mi / 5,834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 33m to 7h 20m.
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 time6h 33m to 7h 20m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 28 return
1-stop connections44 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 6h 33m to 7h 20m. The route covers 3,625 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from BWI to LHR. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIA, IAD, SNN, ORY, PHL, JFK, YYZ, FAO, PRG, NAP, CUN, BDA, KEF, DTW, BNA, MSY, CVG, TPA, CLT, BOS, PIT, ATL, AUS, MIA, IAH, NAS, STL, SOF, ORD, RDU, MSP, MCO, DEN, SLC, MBJ, LAS, EWR, SAN, PHX, SFO, PDX, LAX, SEA and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 5 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 and Virgin Atlantic. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BWI to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to LHR ranges from 6 hours 33 minutes to 7 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,625 miles (5,834 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 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).