St Louis to London (STL–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA220+4
BA British
788
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:35 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5462cs
AY Finnair
788
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:35 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI8921cs
EI Aer Lingus
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5461cs
AY Finnair
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA221+4
BA British
788
5:50 PM
BST T5
8:27 PM
CDT
8h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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St Louis to London
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 4,190 mi 8h nonstop +6h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

STL–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,190 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: AY 4 788 8h 75% Oneworld AY
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (4 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, STL to LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,465
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of St Louis.
STL: CDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,190 mi / 6,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
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.

STL–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to London route.
Route details
Distance4,190 mi / 6,742 km
Flight time8h
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 12 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 8h. The route covers 4,190 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from STL to LHR. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LTN, DTW, CVG, YYZ, NAS, CUN, YUL, PHL, RDU, MSP, TPA, IAD, BOS, BNA, ATL, BWI, CLT, PIT, MIA, ORD, AUS, MCO, SAN, DFW, IAH, EWR, FRA, DEN, PHX, MSY, MBJ, SFO, LAX, SEA, LAS, SLC, HND, JFK and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 6 hours ahead of St Louis.
Yes, return flights from LHR to STL 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 STL to LHR

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STL to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to LHR ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,190 miles (6,742 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.