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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EI8924cs
EI Aer Lingus
781
9:45 PM
CDT
12:40 PM+1
BST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA224+4
BA British
781
9:45 PM
CDT
12:40 PM+1
BST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5436cs
AY Finnair
781
9:45 PM
CDT
12:40 PM+1
BST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3593cs
IB Iberia
781
9:50 PM
CDT
12:40 PM+1
BST
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5437cs
AY Finnair
781
4:00 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
CDT
9h 55m
13%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8925cs
EI Aer Lingus
781
4:00 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
CDT
9h 55m
6%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA225+4
BA British
78X
4:00 PM
BST T5
7:55 PM
CDT
9h 55m
24%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3594cs
IB Iberia
781
4:00 PM
BST T5
8:00 PM
CDT
10h
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ATL Atlanta 10h 45m AFAMDL AYBADL Atlanta (ATL) to London flights
BNA Nashville 10h 46m WN AYBAEI Nashville (BNA) to London flights
STL St Louis 10h 55m WN AYBAEI St Louis (STL) to London flights
BOS Boston 10h 59m B6DLEI AAAYB6 Boston (BOS) to London flights
EWR Newark 11h ACOSTP ACAYBA Newark (EWR) to London flights
BWI Baltimore 11h UAWN AYBAEI Baltimore (BWI) to London flights
MCO Orlando 11h 3m EJAF9MX VS Orlando (MCO) to London flights
CLT Charlotte 11h 18m AABA AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to London flights
ORD Chicago 11h 24m AAACAS AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
IAH Houston 11h 24m ACCMEK ACAYBA Houston (IAH) to London flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to London
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,620 mi 8h 55m nonstop +6h ahead

MSY–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,620 miles in approximately 8h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AY, EI, IB 5 781 8h55 100% Oneworld AY, EI, IB
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – AY, BA, EI, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (5 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
0
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,988
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LHR → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,620 mi / 7,435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 55m gate to gate.
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 time8h 55m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 8h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 4,620 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSY to LHR: British Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis Lambert.
London is 6 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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSY to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to LHR is about 8 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,620 miles (7,435 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.