Route
London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
The London → San Francisco route covers about 8,616 km. A typical non-stop flight from LHR to SFO takes around 11h 16m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
8,616 km
5,354 mi
Flight time
11h 16m
Non-stop estimate
From
LHR · London
United Kingdom
To
SFO · San Francisco
United States
Time zone & jet lag
San Francisco is 8 hours behind London: you're flying west, jet lag is usually easier to handle.
UK261 protects this route on departure
London is in the UK, so UK261 (the post-Brexit retained EU261) applies regardless of the operating carrier. Cancellations and 3+ hour delays may entitle you to up to £520.
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United Kingdom
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San Francisco
United States
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