London to Los Angeles Flight Time — LHR to LAX

Q: How far is London from Los Angeles?

The great-circle distance from London to Los Angeles is approximately 8,759 km (5,443 miles).

Flight Duration

11h 27m

non-stop estimate

Distance

8,759 km

5,443 miles

Time Difference

−7 to −8h

UTC+0/+1 → UTC−8/−7

[ LHR → LAX — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from London, United Kingdom (LHR) to Los Angeles, United States (LAX) would cover approximately 8,759 km (5,443 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 11 hours and 27 minutes.

Estimate, not a schedule. This is a computed non-stop flying time. Check whether a non-stop service exists for your dates; if you connect, add the flying time of each leg plus the time on the ground at the hub.

Los Angeles is 7–8 hours behind London, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

These estimates assume a typical commercial cruising speed of 880 km/h and include standard time for taxi, climb and descent. Actual scheduled times can differ by an hour or more on long routes, depending on airline, routing, aircraft and winds.

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Common Questions

How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?

A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) would take approximately 11 hours and 27 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 8,759 km (5,443 miles).

What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?

London uses UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving; Los Angeles uses UTC−8, or UTC−7 during daylight saving. Los Angeles is 7–8 hours behind London, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is London from Los Angeles?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from London to Los Angeles is approximately 8,759 km (5,443 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

London to Los Angeles — Flight Time

Travelling London to Los Angeles