London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,354
miles
8,616
kilometers
4,652
nautical miles

🕐 10h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (316°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,354 miles (8,616 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SFO typically take around 10h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,354 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.