LHR to MIA Route Guide
London, United Kingdom → Miami, United States
Quick answer
EGLL (London, United Kingdom) to KMIA (Miami, United States) is a 3,838 NM (7,108 km / 4,417 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 279° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,838 NM
7,108 km / 4,417 mi
Initial Bearing
279° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 35m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
13,014 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
Arrival Elevation
8 ft
KMIA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,838 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying LHR-MIA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between LHR and MIA?
3,838 nautical miles (7,108 km / 4,417 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from London to Miami?
Approximately 8h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly LHR-MIA?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
279° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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