London (LHR) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,268
miles
8,478
kilometers
4,578
nautical miles

🕐 10h 32m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (317°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,268 8,429
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,268 8,429
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,268 7,902
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,268 7,902
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,268 10,536
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,268 7,902
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 Sacramento earns you 10,536 base miles - that's 42% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to SMF route connects London, United Kingdom with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,268 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 317° 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5,268 miles (8,478 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SMF typically take around 10h 32m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,268 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.