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London Heathrow (LHR) → New York JFK (JFK)
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About this flight
Airline
Virgin AtlanticRoute
LHR → JFKDeparts from
London Heathrow AirportArrives at
John F. Kennedy International AirportVirgin Atlantic operates this flight from its London Heathrow T3 hub and is part of the SkyTeam alliance.
This is a 7-8 hours flight. New York is 5 hours behind London. Evening UK departures land same evening US time..
After landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, expect 45-90 minutes after landing before passengers reach arrivals.
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VS5 typically flies from London Heathrow (LHR) to New York JFK (JFK). The flight usually takes 7-8 hours. Check the live arrival time above, or get a text the moment it touches down.
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At John F. Kennedy International Airport, passengers typically exit 45-90 minutes after landing after landing. A SkyText alert gives you time to head to the airport without waiting around.
What is the time difference on the LHR–JFK route?+
New York is 5 hours behind London. Evening UK departures land same evening US time.