Flight Compensation Calculator

Flight Distance Calculator & Compensation

Use this flight distance calculator to check your route and compensation eligibility. The great circle distance in kilometres between the departure and arrival airports determines the compensation amount. This is set out in Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (EU261).

Under EU261 and UK261, flights under 1,500 km, between 1,500 and 3,500 km, or over 3,500 km each have different compensation levels. For multi-sector flights, only the most direct distance between the first departure and final arrival airport is used—not the sum of each leg.

For example, on a route London Heathrow–Amsterdam–New York JFK, the distance calculated is London Heathrow to New York JFK, not Heathrow–Amsterdam plus Amsterdam–JFK. This tool calculates that great circle distance and helps you see if you qualify for up to €600 in compensation.

About EU261 & UK261 Flight Compensation

Under EU Regulation 261/2004 (EU261) and UK Regulation 261 (UK261), passengers may claim compensation of up to €600 for flight delays of 3 hours or more, cancelled flights, or denied boarding—when the disruption is the airline’s responsibility. Eligibility depends on your departure and arrival airports, distance flown, and the type of airline operating the flight.

This calculator helps you check if your route and situation qualify. It supports EU261, UK261, Turkish SHY-Passenger rules, Brazil ANAC Resolution 400, US DOT regulations, Saudi GACA, Canada APPR, and the Montreal Convention. Results are indicative; actual claims are subject to the applicable regulations and airline-specific circumstances.

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