London (LGW) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,496
miles
8,844
kilometers
4,776
nautical miles

🕐 10h 58m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (310°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,496 8,794
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,496 8,794
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,496 8,244
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,496 8,244
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,496 10,992
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,496 8,244
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?

A round trip between London and San Diego earns you 10,992 base miles - that's 44% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to SAN route connects London, United Kingdom with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,496 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 310° from London. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5,496 miles (8,844 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to SAN typically take around 10h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,496 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.