Flight time from London to Los Angeles
LGW → LAX · London Gatwick Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The flight from London (LGW) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 10h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,467 miles (8,798 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 48m
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London. You cross 8 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?
- About 10h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,467 miles, or 8,798 km (4,750 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.
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