San FranciscoLondonNonstop Flight TimeSFO–LHR
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) takes 9h 29m on average, covering about 5,354 miles. Across 20 flights we tracked, the fastest was 9h 16m and the slowest 9h 48m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9h 29m | 5,354 mi | Nonstop | 9h 16m | 3 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to London
United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic operate 6-7/day flights from SFO to LHR. Departures leave from Terminal ITM at SFO.
- First departure
- 12:15
- Last departure
- 23:15
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 · Terminal ITM · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 20 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) takes 9h 29m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 9h 16m and the slowest 9h 48m.
How far is San Francisco from London?
San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) is about 5,354 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to London?
Yes. United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to London?
United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to London?
The SFO–LHR route is flown with Airbus A350, Airbus A380, Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights to LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights to LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights to LTN