Flight time from San Diego to London
SAN → LHR · San Diego International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
The flight from San Diego (SAN) to London (LHR) takes about 9h 14m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,472 miles (8,807 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
9h 14m
When will you arrive?
London is 8 hours ahead of San Diego. You cross 8 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 San Diego to London?
- About 9h 14m 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?
- London is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.
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