Air freight LHR → ATL
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, United States
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → ATL | 6,761 km | 8h 33m | 8h 33m |
| Delta Cargo DL | LHR → ATL | 6,761 km | 8h 33m | 8h 33m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | LHR → YYZ → ATL | 6,898 km | 9h 19m | 17h 19m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | LHR → CVG → ATL | 6,963 km | 9h 24m | 17h 24m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | LHR → SDF → ATL | 7,013 km | 9h 27m | 17h 27m |
| United Cargo UA | LHR → ORD → ATL | 7,320 km | 9h 49m | 17h 49m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → ATL | 7,404 km | 9h 55m | 17h 55m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → ATL | 7,436 km | 9h 57m | 17h 57m |
| FedEx Express FX | LHR → MEM → ATL | 7,542 km | 10h 4m | 18h 4m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → ATL | 7,788 km | 10h 22m | 18h 22m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → ATL | 8,063 km | 10h 41m | 18h 41m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | LHR → MAD → ATL | 8,204 km | 10h 51m | 18h 51m |
5 slower options not shown.
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from LHR to ATL?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 8h 33m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from LHR to ATL?
British Airways Cargo, Delta Cargo, Air Canada Cargo, Atlas Air, UPS Airlines, United Cargo and 11 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.