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London (LHR) to Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL) flights
Nonstop from London Heathrow to Newcastle International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
405km
252 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 12m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
7.1
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying LHR to NCL
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Both directions
- Newcastle International Airport (NCL) · we don't have NCL's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from London (LHR)
- LHR to NCL on the flight-path tool
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear?
About 1h 12m gate to gate for the 405 km (252 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to NCL?
British Airways, with about 7.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).