Edmonton to London (YEG–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3:52 PM
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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
YYC Calgary 10h 25m 4NACDE → A3ACAI Calgary (YYC) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 10m KL → 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
YVR Vancouver 11h 41m ACAFAI → A3ACAI Vancouver (YVR) to London flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 45m ACAFAM → A3ACAY Toronto (YYZ) to London flights
YUL Montréal 11h 57m ACAVBA → A3ACAY Montréal (YUL) to London flights
ORD Chicago 12h 14m UA → AAAYBA Chicago (ORD) to London flights
SEA Seattle 12h 32m ASAYQF → ASAYBA Seattle (SEA) to London flights
DEN Denver 12h 35m ACCMUA → ACAYBA Denver (DEN) to London flights
KEF Reykjavík 12h 50m WS → AIBAEK Reykjavík (KEF) to London flights
YOW Ottawa 13h 40m AFPDTS → A3ACOS Ottawa (YOW) to London flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to London
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,231 mi 6h 42m nonstop +7h ahead

YEG–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Virgin Atlantic leads the route. The flight covers 4,231 miles in approximately 6h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from London (LHR) London to Edmonton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VS Virgin Atlantic 1 – 6h42 87% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: VS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YEG to LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
YYC ~10h 25m AMS ~11h 10m YVR ~11h 41m YYZ ~11h 45m YUL ~11h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,086
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YEG → LHR
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
LHR → YEG
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric YEG→LHR YYC→LHR
Distance from YEG – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12
Weekly flights 1 79
Flight time 6h 42m 8h 30m
Departure OTP 87% –
Calgary (YYC) to London flights
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
London is 7 hours ahead of Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,231 mi / 6,809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No eTA or advance authorization is currently required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Time spent in the UK does not count toward the Schengen 90-day limit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YEG–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to London route.
Route details
Distance4,231 mi / 6,809 km
Flight time6h 42m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 6h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 4,231 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YEG to LHR: Virgin Atlantic.
This route has limited weekly 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 Calgary, Amsterdam and Vancouver.
London is 7 hours ahead of Edmonton.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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 YEG to LHR

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Virgin Atlantic. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YEG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to LHR is about 6 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,231 miles (6,809 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Amsterdam and Vancouver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).