Portland to London (PDX–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,900 mi airlines 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY5442
AY Finnair
789
5:45 PM
MDT
11:20 AM+1
GMT
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA266
BA British
781
6:38 PM
MDT
10:36 AM+1
GMT
9h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8966
EI Aer Lingus
781
6:45 PM
MDT
11:20 AM+1
GMT
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5441
AY Finnair
789
1:45 PM
GMT T5
3:55 PM
MDT
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA267
BA British
781
1:45 PM
GMT T5
4:55 PM
MDT
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8967
EI Aer Lingus
781
1:45 PM
GMT T5
4:55 PM
MDT
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA71
BA British
2:11 PM
GMT
3:14 PM
MDT
8h 3m
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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Portland to London
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 4,900 mi 9h 35m nonstop +6h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

PDX–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 4,900 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 789 9h35 82% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 781 9h58 82% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 781 9h35 82%
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – BA, EI
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to LHR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,083
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
PDX → LHR
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
LHR → PDX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →

Other ways to reach London from Portland

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric PDX→LHR SEA→LHR
Distance from PDX 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5
Weekly flights 21 56
Flight time 9h 35m 9h 30m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,900 mi / 7,886 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 35m to 9h 58m.
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.

PDX–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to London route.
Route details
Distance4,900 mi / 7,886 km
Flight time9h 35m to 9h 58m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 9h 35m to 9h 58m. The route covers 4,900 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PDX to LHR. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, PHL, BNA, CUN, KEF, YVR, MSP, HND, JFK, DEN, MCO, ATL, SEA, AMS, SLC, ORD, PHX, LAS, DFW, IAD, LAX, SAN, BOS, SFO, AUS, MIA, EWR, CLT, DTW, IAH and MSY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 6 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from LHR to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. 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.

Flights from PDX to LHR

Portland International Airport (PDX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to LHR ranges from 9 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,900 miles (7,886 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).