London (LHR) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,472
miles
8,807
kilometers
4,755
nautical miles

🕐 10h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (310°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,472 8,755
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,472 8,755
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,472 8,208
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,472 8,208
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,472 10,944
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,472 8,208
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 10,944 base miles - that's 44% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to SAN route connects London, United Kingdom with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,472 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5,472 miles (8,807 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SAN typically take around 10h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,472 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.