New Orleans to London (MSY–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA224
BA British
788
9:00 PM
EDT
10:13 AM+1
GMT
9h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA225
BA British
789
1:45 PM
GMT T5
6:55 PM
EDT
10h 10m
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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New Orleans to London
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 4,620 mi 9h 13m nonstop +4h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

MSY–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,620 miles in approximately 9h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 6 788 9h13 64% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – BA
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, MSY to LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
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
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,996
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
MSY → LHR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
LHR → MSY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
London is 4 hours ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,620 mi / 7,435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 13m.
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.

MSY–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to London route.
Route details
Distance4,620 mi / 7,435 km
Flight time9h 13m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 9h 13m. The route covers 4,620 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MSY to LHR. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, PIT, BWI, PHL, BOS, ATL, DTW, YYZ, CLT, TPA, IAD, CVG, ORD, RDU, DFW, MCO, MIA, PDX, DEN, EWR, BNA, IAH, CUN, SFO, AUS, MSP, PHX, SLC, LAS, HND, JFK, PVG, LAX, SEA and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from LHR to MSY 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 MSY to LHR

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to LHR ranges from 9 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,620 miles (7,435 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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