Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Barbados?
About 8h 45m from London6 to 10 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 8½ hours direct from London, one of the shortest flights to the Caribbean. Barbados is 4 hours behind the UK in winter and 5 hours in summer.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating6 to 10 hours
Areas covered1 on this page
Direct flights go from Heathrow and Gatwick, and from Manchester in winter.
Flight times from London
- Barbados (BGI)6 to 10 hours
About 8½ hours direct.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 8h 45m
Distance6,752 km
Time difference-4 h (-5 h in UK summer)
Main airportBGI
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- Barbados drives on the left and uses US-style plugs.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Barbados?
Yes: Barbados is 4 hours behind the UK in winter and 5 hours behind in summer.