FlightBeat / Flight time / LHR to SAN

Flight time from London to San Diego

LHR → SAN · London Heathrow Airport to San Diego International Airport

The flight from London (LHR) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 10h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,472 miles (8,807 km).

5,472
miles
8,807
kilometers
-8h
time change
NW
westbound

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?

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.

See your exact arrival time

Plan the trip

CompareFind flightsWhere to stayHotels in San DiegoThings to doExplore San Diego

We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Common questions

How long is the flight from London to San Diego?
About 10h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?
5,472 miles, or 8,807 km (4,755 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
San Diego is 8 hours behind London.

Other routes