London (LHR) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,355
miles
8,619
kilometers
4,654
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
5,355 8,568
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,355 8,568
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,355 8,033
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,355 8,033
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,355 10,710
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,355 8,033
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 Jose earns you 10,710 base miles - that's 43% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to SJC route connects London, United Kingdom with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,355 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 5,355 miles (8,619 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SJC typically take around 10h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,355 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.