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Flights from London to Canberra

There are no direct flights from London to Canberra. The easiest way is one stop via Perth or Sydney, about 24h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 24h 29m
LONCBRPER

London to Canberra at a glance

Fastest journey24h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Perth or Sydney

Best ways to fly from London to Canberra

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LON Perth (PER) CBR
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~24h 29m
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LON Sydney (SYD) CBR
Leg 1: British Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 04m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
16,982 km10,546 miles
Journey time
24h 29mestimate
Time difference
+11hCanberra vs London
Currency in Canberra
AUD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → CBR

Flights from London to Canberra: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Canberra?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Perth and Sydney. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from London to Canberra?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,982 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Canberra?
The best connecting points are Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). Qantas flies both legs via Perth, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Canberra?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR).
What is the time difference between London and Canberra?
Canberra is 11 hours ahead of London.

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