Route
San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) flights
The San Francisco → London route covers about 8,616 km. A typical non-stop flight from SFO to LHR takes around 11h 16m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
8,616 km
5,354 mi
Flight time
11h 16m
Non-stop estimate
From
SFO · San Francisco
United States
To
LHR · London
United Kingdom
Time zone & jet lag
London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco: you're flying east, expect a few days of adjustment.
UK261 may apply on arrival
Arriving into London from outside the UK, UK261 covers you only when the operating carrier is UK-licensed.
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SFO
San Francisco
United States
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London
United Kingdom
About London Airport
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