Flight time from London to San Diego
LGW → SAN · London Gatwick Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from London (LGW) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 10h 52m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,496 miles (8,845 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 52m
When will you arrive?
San Diego 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 San Diego?
- About 10h 52m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,496 miles, or 8,845 km (4,776 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 8 hours behind London.
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