Air Ambulance Operations at London
London operates two primary airports for air ambulance: London Heathrow (LHR) for commercial medical escort and larger intercontinental jets, and London Farnborough (FAB) for private medical aircraft. Farnborough is favored for air ambulance because of faster handling, greater privacy, and none of Heathrow's congestion — most patients transfer from London hospitals to FAB in 30–50 minutes.
London to the United States
London Farnborough to New York is ~7.5 hours — achievable direct with most intercontinental air ambulance jets. Boston is ~7 hours. US West Coast requires a fuel stop, totaling ~11–12 hours.
London Hospital Coordination
World Ambulance has established relationships with King's College Hospital, St. Thomas', Royal London, The Wellington (private), and The London Clinic. NHS hospitals cooperate readily with international repatriation.
LHR/FAB Key Facts
- Farnborough (FAB) preferred for private medical aircraft
- LHR for commercial medical escort
- London to New York: ~7.5 hrs — direct transatlantic
- London to Miami: ~9 hrs
- NHS hospitals cooperate with international repatriation