London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 5,354 | 8,566 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 5,354 | 8,566 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 5,354 | 8,031 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 5,354 | 8,031 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 5,354 | 10,708 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 5,354 | 8,031 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 Francisco earns you 10,708 base miles - that's 43% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The LHR to SFO route connects London, United Kingdom with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,354 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 SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.