Phoenix to London (PHX–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY5528
AY Finnair
35K
8:25 PM
MST T4
1:15 PM+1
GMT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8988
EI Aer Lingus
351
8:25 PM
MST T4
1:15 PM+1
GMT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA288
BA British
351
8:25 PM
MST T4
1:15 PM+1
GMT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3629
IB Iberia
351
8:25 PM
MST T4
1:15 PM+1
GMT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4855
IB Iberia
772
10:05 AM
GMT T3
1:10 PM
MST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA195
AA American
772
10:05 AM
GMT T3
1:10 PM
MST
11h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5529
AY Finnair
35K
2:25 PM
GMT T5
6:20 PM
MST
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8989
EI Aer Lingus
351
2:25 PM
GMT T5
6:20 PM
MST
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3630
IB Iberia
351
2:25 PM
GMT T5
6:20 PM
MST
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA289
BA British
35K
2:25 PM
GMT T5
6:20 PM
MST
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to London
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 5,259 mi 9h 50m nonstop +7h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

PHX–LHR is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 5,259 miles in approximately 9h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 35K 9h50 71% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 351 9h50 71% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 351 9h50 71%
IB Iberia 7 351 9h50 71% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – BA, EI, IB
35K Airbus A350-900 ULR – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA + IB (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to LHR direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
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
28
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,283
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
PHX → LHR
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
LHR → PHX
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. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
London is 7 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,259 mi / 8,463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 50m.
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 PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

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.

PHX–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to London route.
Route details
Distance5,259 mi / 8,463 km
Flight time9h 50m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 42 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 9h 50m. The route covers 5,259 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PHX to LHR. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIN, YOW, YHZ, FLR, PHL, CVG, IAD, DTW, BWI, RDU, YUL, YVR, MEX, ATL, ORD, BNA, LAS, YYC, DFW, CDG, TPA, AUS, CUN, DEN, SAN, PDX, KEF, SEA, LAX, SFO, CLT, IAH, EWR, JFK, MCO, MSP, YYZ, BOS, MIA, PIT, HND, SLC, MSY and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 7 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from LHR to PHX 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 PHX to LHR

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to LHR ranges from 9 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,259 miles (8,463 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.