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

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  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
BA120+5
BA British
777
9:08 PM
EDT
9:51 AM+1
BST
7h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5402cs
AY Finnair
777
9:15 PM
EDT
10:15 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9949cs
MH Malaysia
788
9:50 PM
EDT
9:30 AM+1
BST
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9919cs
MH Malaysia
788
3:05 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
EDT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3552cs
IB Iberia
788
3:05 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
EDT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8821cs
EI Aer Lingus
777
3:35 PM
BST T5
7:20 PM
EDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA121+5
BA British
772
3:35 PM
BST T5
7:20 PM
EDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5401cs
AY Finnair
777
3:45 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
EDT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA21
BA British
4:10 PM
BST
7:17 PM
EDT
8h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cincinnati / Covington to London
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 3,953 mi 6h 40m nonstop +5h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

CVG–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,953 miles in approximately 6h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, MH 6 777 7h43 55% Oneworld AY, EI, MH
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – AY, BA, EI
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – MH
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,745
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 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 6h 40m to 8h 0m.
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 time6h 40m to 8h
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 31 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
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 approximately 6h 40m to 8h. The route covers 3,953 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from CVG to LHR. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNN, YOW, STN, PIT, STL, BRU, FRA, NAP, BWI, YYC, SOF, DTW, RDU, CUN, TPA, YUL, GDL, YVR, PHL, YYZ, DEN, CDG, ATL, BNA, CLT, ORD, JFK, MCO, BOS, IAD, DFW, SFO, BAH, MSP, EWR, IAH, AUS, SLC, MIA, PDX, LAX, SEA, PHX, HND, NGO, MSY, LAS, NRT and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 CVG to LHR

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CVG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to LHR ranges from 6 hours 40 minutes to 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,953 miles (6,361 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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