London to San Francisco Flight Time — LHR to SFO

Q: How far is London from San Francisco?

The great-circle distance from London to San Francisco is approximately 8,615 km (5,353 miles).

Flight Duration

11h 17m

non-stop estimate

Distance

8,615 km

5,353 miles

Time Difference

−7 to −8h

UTC+0/+1 → UTC−8/−7

[ LHR → SFO — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from London, United Kingdom (LHR) to San Francisco, United States (SFO) would cover approximately 8,615 km (5,353 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 11 hours and 17 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.

San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) would take approximately 11 hours and 17 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 8,615 km (5,353 miles).

What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?

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

How far is London from San Francisco?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from London to San Francisco is approximately 8,615 km (5,353 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

London to San Francisco — Flight Time

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