San Francisco to London

Flight distance, time and route map · SFO → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 65°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,616 km5,354 miles · 4,652 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h 15 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 33° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to San Francisco
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is San Francisco from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 8,616 km (5,354 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?

About 11 h 15 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave San Francisco heading north-east (33°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

Routes from San Francisco

Routes to London

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