Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Canada?
About 7h 30m from London6 to 10 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 7 hours to Montreal, 7½ to Toronto, 9 to Calgary and 9½ to 10 hours to Vancouver. Toronto and Montreal are 5 hours behind the UK; Vancouver is 8 hours behind.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating6 to 10 hours
Areas covered4 on this page
Direct flights go from London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh to several Canadian cities, more in summer.
Flight times from London
- Montreal (YUL)6 to 10 hours
About 7 hours.
- Toronto (YYZ)6 to 10 hours
About 7½ to 8 hours.
- Calgary (YYC) for Banff6 to 10 hours
About 9 hours.
- Vancouver (YVR)6 to 10 hours
About 9½ to 10 hours.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 7h 30m
Distance5,708 km
Time difference-5 h
Main airportYYZ
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- UK visitors flying to Canada need an eTA, applied for online before you fly.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Canada?
Yes: Toronto and Montreal are 5 hours behind the UK, Calgary 7 and Vancouver 8.