LondontoLos AngelesFlight Time
LHR–LAX · Nonstop
London (London Heathrow Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 11h 49m, covering 5,443 miles. British Airways, American Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic fly the route nonstop with 9-10/day departures, from 00:51 to 18:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~11h 49m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,443 mi | Nonstop | 9-10/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from London to Los Angeles
British Airways, American Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic operate 9-10/day flights from LHR to LAX. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 5 and 2 at LHR.
- First departure
- 00:51
- Last departure
- 18:15
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 3/day | Airbus A380, Boeing 777 · Terminal 5 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LAX to LHR flights — 9/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LHR, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 65 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 11h 49m, based on the 5,443-mile flying distance.
How far is London from Los Angeles?
London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 5,443 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from London to Los Angeles?
Yes. British Airways, American Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 9-10/day departures.
Which airlines fly from London to Los Angeles?
British Airways, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from London to Los Angeles?
The LHR–LAX route is flown with Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Airbus A380, Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights from LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights from LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights from LTN
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT