London to Columbus (LHR–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
YYZ Toronto 10h 2m A3ACAY ACHRTTP Toronto (YYZ) to Columbus flights
YUL Montréal 10h 32m A3ACAY AC Montréal (YUL) to Columbus flights
BOS Boston 10h 42m AAAFAY AAAFDL Boston (BOS) to Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 10h 49m AYBACM ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
JFK New York 10h 50m AAAFAY AACXDL New York (JFK) to Columbus flights
EWR Newark 10h 53m ACAYBA EJAUA Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 11h 11m AAAYBA AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 11h 11m AAAYBA AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
PHL Philadelphia 11h 20m AAAYBA AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 11h 25m AYBAEI WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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London to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LHR and CMH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,096
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
LHR → CMH
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
CMH → LHR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →

Other ways to reach Columbus from London

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric LHR→CMH LTN→CMH
Distance from LHR 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of LHR with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Columbus is 5 hours behind London.
LHR: BST · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 PM in Columbus.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, the only official site. Most approvals come within minutes, but apply at least 72 hours before travel. The 90-day stay cannot be extended under the VWP.

Passport must be an electronic/biometric passport (all UK passports issued since 2006 qualify). You need proof of onward travel out of the US within 90 days. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final admission decision and can ask about trip purpose, accommodation, and ties to the UK. Automated passport control (APC) kiosks and Global Entry (for pre-approved travelers) speed up arrival processing. Anyone with certain criminal convictions, prior visa denials, or dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen may be ineligible for the VWP and need a B-1/B-2 visa ($185) from the US Embassy in London.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York (JFK) run about 7 hours 30 minutes westbound. Multiple US destinations have direct service from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The 90-day VWP clock does not reset by visiting Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and returning to the US; the original 90 days continues to count down. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. US Customs allows $800 worth of goods duty-free per person.

Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

LHR–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Columbus route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to CMH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Boston Logan.
Columbus is 5 hours behind London.
Nearby alternatives include LTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).