New York to London (JFK–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Z0702
Z0 Norse Atlantic UK
789
6:55 PM
EDT T7
6:18 AM+1
GMT
7h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UBT70
UBT UBT
7:39 PM
EDT
5:11 AM+1
GMT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UBT702
UBT UBT
332
8:38 PM
EDT
5:10 AM+1
GMT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Z0701
Z0 Norse Atlantic UK
789
1:00 PM
GMT TS
4:55 PM
EDT
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UBT70
UBT UBT
1:14 PM
GMT
3:10 PM
EDT
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to London
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 3,461 mi 4h 32m nonstop +4h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

JFK–LGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Norse Atlantic UK Ltd and UBT lead the route. The flight covers 3,461 miles in approximately 4h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Z0 Norse Atlantic UK Ltd 7 789 7h23 67%
UBT UBT 2 332 4h32-5h32 67%
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – UBT
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – Z0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UBT + Z0 (9 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, JFK to LGW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,529
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
JFK → LGW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
LGW → JFK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
London is 4 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,461 mi / 5,569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 32m to 7h 23m.
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 JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

JFK–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to London route.
Route details
Distance3,461 mi / 5,569 km
Flight time4h 32m to 7h 23m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 4h 32m to 7h 23m. The route covers 3,461 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: UBT and Norse Atlantic UK Ltd.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from JFK to LGW. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMN, CPH, KEF, ZRH, GYD, MAD, NCE, LCA, SNN, BGI, DUB, ANU, CUN, CTA, CDG, MBJ, MXP, GVA, AMS, EDI, PUJ, LHR, ARN, BCN, UVF, SSH, LIS, KIN, VCE, FCO, ATH, MUC, HEL, MCO, IST, TPA, POS, DSS, TAS, BER, ADD, TLV, ACC, YYZ, JED, WAW, DOH, PVG, SJO, NBO, BAH, DXB and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4 hours ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from LGW to JFK 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 JFK to LGW

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from UBT and Norse Atlantic UK Ltd. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to LGW ranges from 4 hours 32 minutes to 7 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,461 miles (5,569 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.