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

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4,190 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EI8920cs
EI Aer Lingus
788
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:35 AM+1
BST
8h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA220+4
BA British
788
9:35 PM
CDT T2
11:35 AM+1
BST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3914cs
IB Iberia
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
13%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3917cs
IB Iberia
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
13%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5461cs
AY Finnair
788
4:25 PM
BST T5
7:30 PM
CDT
9h 5m
12%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA221+4
BA British
788
5:31 PM
BST T5
8:22 PM
CDT
8h 51m
16%
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
YYZ Toronto 10h 5m AC A3ACAY Toronto (YYZ) to London flights
BOS Boston 10h 14m AAIBWN AAAYB6 Boston (BOS) to London flights
ORD Chicago 10h 14m AAACAS AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 15m AFAMDL DL Minneapolis (MSP) to London flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 25m WN AYBAEI Baltimore (BWI) to London flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 34m AAEIIB AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to London flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 38m AFAMDL BADLIB Atlanta (ATL) to London flights
EWR Newark 10h 42m OSUA ACAYBA Newark (EWR) to London flights
PIT Pittsburgh 10h 50m UAWN AYBAEI Pittsburgh (PIT) to London flights
DTW Detroit 10h 57m AFDLKE DLSKSV Detroit (DTW) to London flights
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St Louis to London
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,190 mi 8h nonstop +6h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, EI, IB 4 788 8h 100% Oneworld AY, EI, IB
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AY, BA, EI, IB
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
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,371
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
STL → LHR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LHR → STL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays →

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 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.

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 flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h gate to gate. The route covers 4,190 miles.
1 airline operates flights from STL 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 Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Chicago O'Hare.
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 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to LHR is about 8 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,190 miles (6,742 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.