London (LHR) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,343
miles
8,599
kilometers
4,643
nautical miles

🕐 10h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (316°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,343 8,549
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,343 8,549
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,343 8,015
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,343 8,015
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,343 10,686
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,343 8,015
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?

This international flight from United Kingdom to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to OAK route connects London, United Kingdom with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,343 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 316° from London. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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

🛬 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 5,343 miles (8,599 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to OAK typically take around 10h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,343 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.