Denver to London (DEN–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,659 mi airlines 43/wk
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AY5418
AY Finnair
777
5:25 PM
MDT
9:35 AM+1
GMT
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4050
AC Air Canada
789
5:35 PM
MDT
9:40 AM+1
GMT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8918
EI Aer Lingus
777
6:25 PM
MDT
9:35 AM+1
GMT
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA218
BA British
772
6:25 PM
MDT
9:35 AM+1
GMT
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA27
UA United
789
6:35 PM
MDT
9:40 AM+1
GMT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA21
BA British
7:15 PM
MDT
8:41 AM+1
GMT
7h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA262
UA United
789
8:20 PM
MDT
12:20 PM+1
GMT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA26
UA United
789
11:29 AM
GMT
2:51 PM
MDT
9h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA219
BA British
777
12:19 PM
GMT T5
4:09 PM
MDT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5419
AY Finnair
777
12:25 PM
GMT T5
3:30 PM
MDT
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8919
EI Aer Lingus
772
12:25 PM
GMT T5
4:30 PM
MDT
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA263
UA United
789
2:50 PM
GMT T2
5:45 PM
MDT
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3926
UA United
789
3:13 PM
GMT
7:00 PM
MDT
9h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to London
5 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 4,659 mi 7h 26m nonstop +6h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

DEN–LHR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, British Airways and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 4,659 miles in approximately 7h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 789 9h-9h05 76% Star Alliance
BA British Airways 8 772 7h26-9h10 76% Oneworld
AC Air Canada 7 789 9h05 76% Star Alliance
AY Finnair 7 777 9h10 76% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 777 9h10 76%
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – BA
777 Boeing 777 – AY, EI
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (21 flights/wk, 49%)
Oneworld: AY + BA (15 flights/wk, 35%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 16%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to LHR direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,997
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
DEN → LHR
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
LHR → DEN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,659 mi / 7,497 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 26m to 9h 10m.
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 DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

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.

DEN–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to London route.
Route details
Distance4,659 mi / 7,497 km
Flight time7h 26m to 9h 10m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights43 out / 36 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 7h 26m to 9h 10m. The route covers 4,659 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and United Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LHR. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YUL, RDU, YYZ, NAS, DTW, PHL, CVG, MEX, IAD, ORD, KEF, ATL, PIT, SLC, BNA, MUC, DFW, MBJ, MSY, FRA, BWI, CLT, PHX, PDX, AUS, TPA, CUN, LAS, LAX, BOS, SAN, SEA, EWR, JFK, IAH, MIA, SFO, MCO, YYC, MSP, HND, YVR and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 6 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from LHR to DEN 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 DEN to LHR

Denver International Airport (DEN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and United Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LHR ranges from 7 hours 26 minutes to 9 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,659 miles (7,497 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.