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Route Reference

London to San Francisco

LHR
London
SFO
San Francisco
Distance8,616 km / 5,354 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 10.1 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneEurope/London
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Airlines Based in United Kingdom or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*LHRSFO HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair LHRSFO tells you the flight departs London and arrives in San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from San Francisco?

London (LHR) is approximately 8,616 km (5,354 miles) from San Francisco (SFO).

How long is the flight from London to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from LHR to SFO takes roughly 10.1 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?

London is on Europe/London and San Francisco is on America/Los_Angeles — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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