Calgary to London (YYC–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
A33072
A3 Aegean
788
6:25 PM
MDT
10:10 AM+1
GMT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6304
AI Air India
788
6:25 PM
MDT
10:10 AM+1
GMT
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8106
UA United
788
7:55 PM
MDT
11:50 AM+1
GMT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC850
AC Air Canada
788
9:13 PM
MDT
11:03 AM+1
GMT
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS2
WS WestJet
789
10:10 PM
MDT
12:50 PM+1
GMT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1
WS WestJet
789
2:50 PM
GMT T4
5:32 PM
MDT
8h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33074
A3 Aegean
788
3:00 PM
GMT TT2
5:00 PM
MDT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC851
AC Air Canada
788
3:00 PM
GMT TT2
6:00 PM
MDT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6303
AI Air India
788
3:00 PM
GMT TT2
5:00 PM
MDT
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Calgary to London
5 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 4,359 mi 8h 40m nonstop +6h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

YYC–LHR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines, Air Canada and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 4,359 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 7 788 8h45 100% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 788 7h50 100% Star Alliance
AI Air India 7 788 8h45 100% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 788 8h55 100% Star Alliance
WS WestJet 7 789 8h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – A3, AC, AI, UA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – WS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 + AC + AI + UA (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: WS (7 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to LHR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,246
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
YYC → LHR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LHR → YYC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of Calgary.
YYC: MDT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,359 mi / 7,014 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 40m to 8h 55m.
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.

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.

YYC–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to London route.
Route details
Distance4,359 mi / 7,014 km
Flight time8h 40m to 8h 55m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 8h 40m to 8h 55m. The route covers 4,359 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air India, United Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from YYC to LHR. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUX, DTW, CVG, IAD, RDU, ORD, DEN, BNA, JFK, AMS, LCA, MSP, CDG, YOW, NAS, SFO, MBJ, YYZ, TPA, IAH, SLC, DFW, CUN, EWR, FRA, SAN, YVR, LAX, ATL, SEA, PHX, LAS, YUL, YHZ, MCO and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 6 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from LHR to YYC 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 YYC to LHR

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air India, United Airlines and WestJet. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYC to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to LHR ranges from 8 hours 40 minutes to 8 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,359 miles (7,014 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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