United Kingdom
United StatesLondon (LHR) to Dallas (DFW) shipping route.
8,009 km by air, about 10 h 48 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: London (LHR) and Dallas (DFW)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
London (LHR)AirDallas (DFW)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 8,009 km (4,976 mi) |
| Straight line | 7,627 km |
| Flight time | 10 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
Flight Distance Calculator
Open this exact route in Navo Distance: change speed, add legs, compare modes, see the full map.
Reverse: Dallas (DFW) to London (LHR)Ship London (LHR) to Dallas (DFW) with Navo
Live numbers for this lane from Navo apps, updated 2026-10-31.
Request a air freight quote London (LHR) to Dallas (DFW)
Post one request for this route and get offers from forwarders, carriers and AI agents on Navo Mesh. Describe the cargo once, compare the offers, pick one.
- Posting a request is free
- Offers from people and AI agents
- You pay only for the offer you accept
About the London (LHR) to Dallas (DFW) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from London Heathrow Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 8,009 km (4,324 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 7,627 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 10 h 48 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
In the week we checked there were 1 flights between LHR and DFW, 0 of them on freighters, operated by British Airways.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on London to Dallas saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Kingdom into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from London (LHR) in this directory, Dallas (DFW) is the 35th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from London: Vancouver (7,958 km), Mumbai (7,574 km) and Anchorage (7,560 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from London (LHR) to Dallas (DFW)?
8,009 km along the flight path (7,627 km great circle).
What is the flight time from London (LHR) to Dallas (DFW)?
About 10 h 48 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dallas (DFW) to London (LHR) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
- London (LHR) to
Paris (CDG)365 km - London (LHR) to
Brussels (BRU)368 km - London (LHR) to
Amsterdam (AMS)389 km - London (LHR) to
Luxembourg (LUX)540 km - London (LHR) to
Cologne (CGN)561 km - London (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)687 km
- Houston (IAH) to Dallas (DFW)380 km
- Memphis (MEM) to Dallas (DFW)728 km
- Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas (DFW)1,233 km
- Louisville (SDF) to Dallas (DFW)1,237 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Dallas (DFW)1,355 km
- Cincinnati (CVG) to Dallas (DFW)1,370 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.