Route Network
London Heathrow Airport connects 184 destinations worldwide, with New York standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Perth, and the shortest flight is to Amsterdam.
Route and destination data updated February 14, 2026.
London Heathrow Airport is served by 81 airlines, with British Airways in the lead at 44% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 56% of routes. 55 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 81 airlines operate international routes, compared with two airlines serving domestic routes. Qantas is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Perth with a flight time of 17 hrs 15 mins.
London Heathrow Airport provides direct service to 83 countries across six continents. The route network is 5% domestic and 95% international. United States of America is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #30 - Total destinations
- #630 - Domestic destinations
- #7 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #14 - Total flights
- #258 - Domestic flights
- #2 - International flights
- #6 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #3 - Total distance flown
- #10 - Distance per flight
- #2 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,779 ft 3,895 m 12,779 ft · 3,895 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,779 ft 3,895 m 12,779 ft · 3,895 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,985 ft 3,653 m 11,985 ft · 3,653 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,985 ft 3,653 m 11,985 ft · 3,653 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at London Heathrow Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.