Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,443
miles
8,760
kilometers
4,730
nautical miles

🕐 10h 52m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (34°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,443 8,709
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,443 8,709
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,443 8,165
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,443 8,165
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,443 10,886
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,443 8,165
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Los Angeles to London would take approximately 12 days compared to just 10h 52m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to LHR route connects Los Angeles, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,443 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 34° from Los Angeles. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 5,443 miles (8,760 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to LHR typically take around 10h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,443 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.