LondontoSan FranciscoFlight Time
LHR–SFO · Nonstop
London (London Heathrow Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 11h 38m, covering 5,354 miles. United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly the route nonstop with 7/day departures, from 10:35 to 18:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~11h 38m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,354 mi | Nonstop | 7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from London to San Francisco
United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic operate 7/day flights from LHR to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 5 and 3 at LHR.
- First departure
- 10:35
- Last departure
- 18:30
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3/day | Boeing 787 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 10:35 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to LHR flights — 6-7/day on 3 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 49 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 11h 38m, based on the 5,354-mile flying distance.
How far is London from San Francisco?
London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 5,354 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from London to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO), with 7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from London to San Francisco?
United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from London to San Francisco?
The LHR–SFO route is flown with 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 San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF