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British Airways · PIT to Heathrow

Pittsburgh to London, nonstop

British Airways flies Pittsburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 all year. Plan the time change, the UK ETA and the call-home window before you go.

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7 flights a week, Oct 2026About 7 h 20 m outHeathrow T5

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Short answer

Yes, there is a nonstop from Pittsburgh to London. British Airways flies PIT to London Heathrow (Terminal 5) year-round, daily in summer and less often in winter. Heathrow lists the eastbound flight at about 7 hours 20 minutes; British Airways lists the return at 8 hours 15 minutes. U.S. citizens need a UK ETA (£20) before they fly.

British Airways · PIT to LHR

The route

7British Airways departures a week, October 2026.

7h 20mabout, PIT to Heathrow (BA170).

£20UK ETA, valid 2 years.

3,710miles, great-circle distance.

Nonstop airlines from Pittsburgh to London (Heathrow)
Airline	Published frequency	Season	Weekly flights, Oct 2026	Status
British Airways	Up to 1 Daily	Year-round	7	Flying Daily in summer, reduced (4 weekly historically) in winter.

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Land in London, on London time

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Direction

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Prefilled with 7 hours 20 minutes, Heathrow's published block time for BA170 from Pittsburgh.

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Call-home window

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Checklist

What you need for the UK

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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)£20 on GOV.UK or the UK ETA app. Usually decided within a day; allow 3 working days. Valid 2 years or until your passport expires.GOV.UK: Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
ETA required since January 8, 2025Visits of up to 6 months for tourism, family or business.GOV.UK: UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans
Passport valid for your whole stayUse the same passport you used for the ETA application.GOV.UK: Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
British Airways uses Heathrow Terminal 5Check in and arrive at T5.British Airways: London Heathrow Terminal 5
Coming home: U.S. customs at PITPIT supports CBP Mobile Passport Control, which can speed up the line.CBP: Mobile Passport Control (PIT is a participating airport)
Know the U.S. customs limits$800 duty-free exemption for U.S. residents; declare all food.CBP: Types of exemptions ($800 personal exemption)

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Onward from Heathrow

Heathrow is a hub

Heathrow is British Airways' home base, and British Airways and American Airlines are both oneworld members. That makes one-ticket connections beyond London possible; check British Airways for current options.

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Questions

Are there direct flights from Pittsburgh to London?

Yes. British Airways flies Pittsburgh to London Heathrow nonstop year-round: daily in summer and less often in winter. It had 7 departures a week in October 2026.

How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to London?

Heathrow lists British Airways flight BA170 from Pittsburgh at about 7 hours 20 minutes. British Airways lists London to Pittsburgh at 8 hours 15 minutes.

Which Heathrow terminal does the Pittsburgh flight use?

Terminal 5. British Airways runs its Heathrow flights from Terminal 5.

Do I need an ETA to visit London?

Yes. U.S. citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation for travel on or after January 8, 2025. It costs £20, is usually decided within a day (allow 3 working days), and lasts 2 years or until your passport expires.

What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and London?

London is 5 hours ahead for most of the year, and 4 hours ahead for about a week in late October and a few weeks in March, when the U.S. and UK change clocks on different dates.

Can I use American Airlines miles on the London flight?

British Airways and American Airlines are both members of the oneworld alliance. Check American's site for current partner earning and award rules.

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