ATL to LHR Route Guide
Atlanta, United States → London, United Kingdom
Quick answer
KATL (Atlanta, United States) to EGLL (London, United Kingdom) is a 3,650 NM (6,760 km / 4,200 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 45° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 11m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,650 NM
6,760 km / 4,200 mi
Initial Bearing
45° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 11m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,450 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
1,026 ft
KATL
Arrival Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,650 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ATL-LHR 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 ATL and LHR?
3,650 nautical miles (6,760 km / 4,200 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to London?
Approximately 8h 11m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ATL-LHR?
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?
45° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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