Cincinnati / Covington to London (CVG–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CVG Airport Page →
3,953 mi airlines charter/private 30/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 42m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EI8820cs
EI Aer Lingus
777
9:05 PM
EDT
10:05 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9949cs
MH Malaysia
777
9:15 PM
EDT
10:15 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5402cs
AY Finnair
77W
9:20 PM
EDT
10:15 AM+1
BST
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA120+5
BA British
777
9:51 PM
EDT
10:29 AM+1
BST
7h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3551cs
IB Iberia
777
10:15 PM
EDT
11:10 AM+1
BST
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA121+5
BA British
777
2:22 PM
BST T5
5:42 PM
EDT
8h 20m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA21
BA British
2:49 PM
BST
5:22 PM
EDT
7h 33m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8821cs
EI Aer Lingus
777
3:35 PM
BST T5
7:20 PM
EDT
8h 45m
6%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3552cs
IB Iberia
777
3:45 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
EDT
8h 45m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9919cs
MH Malaysia
777
3:45 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
EDT
8h 45m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5401cs
AY Finnair
77W
3:45 PM
BST T5
7:35 PM
EDT
8h 50m
11%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 9h 44m ACAVCM AYBACM Dulles (IAD) to London flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 58m AAASEI AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to London flights
DTW Detroit 9h 59m AFAMDL DLSK Detroit (DTW) to London flights
JFK New York 10h AAAFAM AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 1m DL AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
EWR Newark 10h 8m ACAFDL ACAYBA Newark (EWR) to London flights
BOS Boston 10h 11m AAAFDL AAAYB6 Boston (BOS) to London flights
ORD Chicago 10h 17m AAACAS AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
BNA Nashville 10h 20m WN AYBAEI Nashville (BNA) to London flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 34m AAEJA AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to London
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,953 mi 7h 55m nonstop +5h ahead

CVG–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,953 miles in approximately 7h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: AY, EI, IB, MH 6 777 7h38 75% Oneworld AY, EI, IB, MH
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – BA, EI, IB, MH
77W Boeing 777-300ER – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (6 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, CVG to LHR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,369
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
CVG → LHR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
LHR → CVG
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,953 mi / 6,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 55m 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 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.

CVG–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to London route.
Route details
Distance3,953 mi / 6,361 km
Flight time7h 55m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 31 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 7h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 3,953 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CVG to LHR: British Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
London is 5 hours ahead of Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from LHR to CVG 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 CVG to LHR

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to LHR is about 7 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,953 miles (6,361 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.