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Flight distance & time
London Heathrow Airport → San Francisco International Airport
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- Distance
- 8,615 km · 5,353 mi
- Flight time
- 11h 31m
- CO₂ per passenger
- 775 kg
This London Heathrow Airport → San Francisco International Airport route is 8,615 km (5,353 mi) end to end. The estimated flight time is 11h 31m, and a passenger's share of CO₂ works out at roughly 775 kg.
See the reverse route: San Francisco International Airport → London Heathrow Airport
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- FromLHRLondon Heathrow AirportLondon, England
- ToSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, California
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Average daily flights~8 flights/day
Airlines on this route
British AirwaysUnited AirlinesVirgin Atlantic
Common questions
London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport FAQ
How far is London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco International Airport?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 8,615 km (5,353 mi) apart, measured along the great-circle route.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?
A direct LHR–SFO flight covers the distance in about 11h 31m, though the exact time shifts with aircraft type and winds.
How much CO₂ does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport produce?
A passenger's share of CO₂ on the LHR–SFO route is roughly 775 kg.
Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?
British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic operate scheduled service between LHR and SFO.
Flight distance and time are estimates for ideal conditions — actual figures vary with aircraft type, routing and weather.
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