Flight time from London to San Francisco
LHR → SFO · London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 10h 35m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,354 miles (8,616 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 35m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco 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 Francisco?
- About 10h 35m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,354 miles, or 8,616 km (4,652 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 8 hours behind London.
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