Charlotte to London (CLT–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,983 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 10h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA734+4
AA American
772
1:09 AM
EDT
2:13 PM
BST
8h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1595cs
BA British
77W
5:55 PM
EDT
6:55 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA730+4
AA American
77W
5:55 PM
EDT
6:55 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3806cs
AY Finnair
77W
5:55 PM
EDT
6:55 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4666cs
IB Iberia
77W
7:20 PM
EDT
7:20 AM+1
BST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9532cs
MH Malaysia
77W
7:20 PM
EDT
7:20 AM+1
BST
7h
M T W T F S S
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AA732+4
AA American
772
8:05 PM
EDT
9:05 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3808cs
AY Finnair
772
8:05 PM
EDT
9:05 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1597cs
BA British
772
8:05 PM
EDT
9:05 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4668cs
IB Iberia
772
9:15 PM
EDT
9:15 AM+1
BST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3807cs
AY Finnair
77W
9:15 AM
BST T3
1:00 PM
EDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA731+4
AA American
77W
9:15 AM
BST T3
1:00 PM
EDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1596cs
BA British
77W
9:15 AM
BST T3
1:00 PM
EDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4667cs
IB Iberia
772
9:55 AM
BST T3
2:55 PM
EDT
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9533cs
MH Malaysia
772
9:55 AM
BST T3
2:55 PM
EDT
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4669cs
IB Iberia
77W
11:45 AM
BST T3
4:50 PM
EDT
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3809cs
AY Finnair
772
12:00 PM
BST T3
3:55 PM
EDT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1598cs
BA British
772
12:00 PM
BST T3
3:55 PM
EDT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA733+3
AA American
772
1:07 PM
BST T3
5:22 PM
EDT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4784cs
IB Iberia
77W
2:45 PM
BST T3
7:55 PM
EDT
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1610cs
BA British
772
4:55 PM
BST T3
8:45 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA735+3
AA American
772
4:55 PM
BST T3
8:45 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3811cs
AY Finnair
772
4:55 PM
BST T3
8:45 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Charlotte to London
1 carrier, 70 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 3,983 mi 7h nonstop +5h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

CLT–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,983 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, IB, MH 21 772, 77W 8h-8h04 78% Oneworld AY, BA, IB, MH
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – AA, AY, BA, IB
77W Boeing 777-300ER – AA, AY, BA, IB, MH
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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, CLT to LHR direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
91
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,426
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 Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric CLT→LHR RDU→LHR
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 70 35
Flight time 7h 7h 35m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,983 mi / 6,409 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 0m to 8h 4m.
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 CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

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.

CLT–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to London route.
Route details
Distance3,983 mi / 6,409 km
Flight time7h to 8h 4m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights70 out / 91 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 7h to 8h 4m. The route covers 3,983 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from CLT to LHR. The return direction has about 91 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YOW, YHZ, ANU, CUN, BDA, RDU, PIT, STL, PHL, YYZ, BWI, DTW, YQX, CDG, EWR, ORD, DUB, ATL, YUL, BGI, JFK, IAD, BNA, MAD, MIA, MCO, BOS, MSY, NAS, TPA, DFW, MUC, MSP, ATH, GDL, IAH, FRA, FCO, DEN, CVG, MBJ, YYC, LAS, AUS, PHX, SEA, SAN, MEX, LAX, SLC, SFO, PDX, YVR and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 5 hours ahead of Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from LHR to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLT to LHR

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to LHR ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes to 8 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,983 miles (6,409 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via YOW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).