Pittsburgh to London (PIT–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AY5422
AY Finnair
789
9:15 PM
EDT
9:40 AM+1
GMT
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA170
BA British
781
11:39 PM
EDT
11:45 AM+1
GMT
8h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5421
AY Finnair
789
4:00 PM
GMT T5
7:20 PM
EDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8871
EI Aer Lingus
781
4:00 PM
GMT T5
8:20 PM
EDT
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA171
BA British
78X
4:00 PM
GMT T5
8:20 PM
EDT
8h 20m
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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Pittsburgh to London
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,710 mi 7h 25m nonstop +4h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

PIT–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,710 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIT–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 789 7h25 50% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 781 8h06 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – BA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + BA (14 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, PIT to LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
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
PIT → LHR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
LHR → PIT
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,710 mi / 5,971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 25m to 8h 6m.
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.

PIT–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to London route.
Route details
Distance3,710 mi / 5,971 km
Flight time7h 25m to 8h 6m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIT to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 7h 25m to 8h 6m. The route covers 3,710 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and British Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PIT to LHR. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, NAS, CUN, BNA, PHL, MSY, BWI, ATL, TPA, MCO, ORD, CLT, DTW, BOS, JFK, RDU, IAD, PHX, EWR, MIA, MSP, DFW, AUS, IAH, LAS, PVG, SFO, YYZ, SEA, DEN, LAX and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 4 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.
Yes, return flights from LHR to PIT 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 PIT to LHR

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and British Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PIT to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to LHR ranges from 7 hours 25 minutes to 8 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,710 miles (5,971 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.