Direct flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 19 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 36 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 19 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 5,690 km, an estimated 7 hours 48 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Philadelphia and London. Updated 26 October 2026 at 03:24 UTC.
Today, PHL → LHR
Sun 25 Oct · local times- 00:25 AA728American Airlines Left 00:20 Landed 06:52 −58
- 23:35 BA66British Airways Left 23:30 LHR est. 06:06In the air · sched 06:35
Checked PHL board 22:54 · LHR board 03:24
of the last 19 operated PHL → LHR flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −36 min. 0 of 19 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysFlights BA66 22:45 daily
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at PHL: 35% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +10 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Philadelphia to London route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PHL to LHR flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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PHL to LHR questions
Is PHL–LHR running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The arrival side at LHR is the weaker end, route health score 96/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on PHL–LHR?
Operators schedule morning departures around 02:10 and evening departures around 22:45 from PHL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LHR delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from PHL to LHR?
Great-circle distance is 5,690 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 432–518 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does PHL–LHR fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 21 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.