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

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3,953 mi airlines 12/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY5402
AY Finnair
789
8:50 PM
EDT
9:30 AM+1
GMT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA120
BA British
777
10:07 PM
EDT
9:20 AM+1
GMT
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5401
AY Finnair
789
3:05 PM
GMT T5
6:55 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3552
IB Iberia
788
3:05 PM
GMT T5
7:55 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA121
BA British
788
3:05 PM
GMT T5
7:55 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8821
EI Aer Lingus
788
3:05 PM
GMT T5
7:55 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA21
BA British
3:40 PM
GMT
6:34 PM
EDT
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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Cincinnati / Covington to London
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 3,953 mi 7h 13m nonstop +4h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

CVG–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,953 miles in approximately 7h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 41 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
AY Finnair 6 789 7h40 72% Oneworld
BA British Airways 6 777 7h13 72% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – BA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA (12 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,526
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
LHR → CVG
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
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
+4h
London is 4 hours ahead of Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,953 mi / 6,361 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 13m to 7h 40m.
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 13m to 7h 40m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 25 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 7h 13m to 7h 40m. The route covers 3,953 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and British Airways.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from CVG to LHR. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRU, STN, YUL, FRA, BWI, NAP, RDU, YYC, DTW, PHL, YVR, DEN, JFK, SFO, MCO, CDG, ATL, ORD, CLT, BOS, EWR, DFW, IAD, BAH, AUS, MSP, BNA, SLC, MIA, TPA, PHX, MSY, CUN, LAX, SEA, HND, LAS, PDX, YYZ, ICN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4 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 Finnair and British Airways. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CVG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to LHR ranges from 7 hours 13 minutes to 7 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,953 miles (6,361 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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