LHR → SYDLondon to Sydney

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Direct flights from London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 93% of the last 14 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 5 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 14 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 17,020 km, an estimated 22 hours 19 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at London and Sydney. Updated 10 September 2026 at 18:06 UTC.

LHR London heavy · +36
SYD Sydney smooth · +1
17,020 km · ~22h 19m est.
dep bank 20:50–22:0014x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
93% on time

of the last 14 operated LHR → SYD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −5 min. 0 of 14 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−5 minacross the last 14 operated legs
Flight time~22h 19mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 14

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
British AirwaysQantas Airways

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
British AirwaysBA100% on time

Flights BA15 22:00 daily

Qantas AirwaysQF86% on time

Flights QF2 20:50 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-09BA15dep +56 → arr−32
09-09QF2dep +70 → arr+15
09-08BA15dep +111 → arr−5
09-08QF2dep +195 → arr+105
09-07BA15dep +29 → arr−30
09-07QF2dep +28 → arr−2
09-06BA15dep +21 → arr+3
09-06QF2dep +44 → arr−3
09-05BA15dep +19 → arr−31
09-05QF2dep +37 → arr−7
09-04BA15dep +37 → arr−21
09-04QF2dep +43 → arr−10
09-03BA15dep +28 → arr−29
09-03QF2dep +36 → arr−2

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
LHRLondon +36 min heavy 🌤 few clouds · SW 15 kt Full LHR delay board →
SYDSydney +1 min smooth 🌤 clear · NW 5 kt Full SYD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at LHR and SYD: 32% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +3 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the London to Sydney route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LHR to SYD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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LHR to SYD questions

Is LHR–SYD running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at LHR is the weaker end, route health score 76/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on LHR–SYD?

Operators schedule evening departures around 20:50 from LHR. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SYD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from LHR to SYD?

Great-circle distance is 17,020 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 1231–1489 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does LHR–SYD fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.